POSTCODE
The code assigned by Royal Mail to identify postal delivery areas across the United Kingdom.
Description
The code assigned by Royal Mail to identify postal delivery areas across the United Kingdom.
Attributes
| Key | Attribute Name |
|---|---|
| Key | POSTCODE |
Relationships
Each POSTCODE
| Key | Relationship | Class |
|---|---|---|
| must be the location for one and only one | ADDRESS | |
| may be related to one or more | GEOGRAPHIC AREA |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| NHS Business Definition | Lower Layer Super Output Area | references in description POSTCODE |
| NHS Business Definition | Middle Layer Super Output Area | references in description POSTCODE |
| NHS Business Definition | Output Area | references in description POSTCODE |
| Data Element | POSTCODE | references in description POSTCODE |
| Data Element | POSTCODE OF DISCHARGE DESTINATION (HOSPITAL PROVIDER SPELL) | references in description POSTCODE |
| Data Element | POSTCODE OF USUAL ADDRESS | references in description POSTCODE |
Also Known As
This class is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | POSTCODES |
