The naming of roads and streets, and the numbering of properties are two separate procedures that are carried out under different pieces of legislation.

 

Councils have had to number properties since Victorian times. This ensures properties can be uniquely identified so that the mail can be delivered and, in the case of an emergency, the police, ambulance and fire services can reach their destination quickly.

 

It is the council's policy to ensure that new properties are numbered. To enquire about or arrange for the numbering of properties, please contact:

Properties numbered this way are forwarded to several organisations including the Royal Mail and the emergency services. The Royal Mail acknowledges the receipt of new property information by notifying the Council of the postcodes assigned to those properties. This is the only way in which postcodes are allocated. Future transactions associated with the property could well depend on the allocation of a postcode therefore it is important to follow this procedure.