Glossary
PAF (Postcode Address File)
The PAF is Royal Mail’s official database of UK postal addresses and their postcodes.
What is paf (postcode address file)?
The Postcode Address File is the authoritative reference for UK addresses. Address lookup providers use authoritative datasets like this to keep results accurate and current.
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PostcodeA postcode is an alphanumeric code used by Royal Mail to sort and route mail to a small group of addresses in the UK.Delivery pointA delivery point is a single postal address that can receive mail, such as an individual house, flat, or business unit.Address validationAddress validation is the process of checking that an address exists and is deliverable, then returning it in a standardised form.