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The Code-Point Open dataset is advertised with the bold ... “Code-Point Open locates every postcode unit in the UK... precision”. Unfortunately this is simply untrue, and a... me to point this out, they’ve fallen at the first hurd... Northern Ir

The Problem With Code-Point Open From Ordnance Survey – Jamie Thompson
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The Code-Point Open dataset is advertised with the bold statement that “Code-Point Open locates every postcode unit in the UK with precision”. Unfortunately this is simply untrue, and as much as it pains me to point this out, they’ve fallen at the first hurdle. The reason? Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands and The Isle of Man are all missing.

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The Code-Point Open dataset is advertised with the bold statement that <a href="http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/products/code-point-open/index.html">&#x201c;Code-Point Open locates every postcode unit in the UK with precision&#x201d;</a>. Unfortunately this is simply untrue, and as much as it pains me to point this out, they&#x2019;ve fallen at the first hurdle. The reason? Northern Ireland, The Channel Islands and The Isle of Man are all missing.