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UK Local Council & Postcode Finder

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About the UK Local Council & Postcode Finder Tool

A free, fast, and simple tool to look up the local authority (council) and key geographical information, such as latitude, longitude, and parliamentary constituency, for any valid UK postcode.
Example: SW1A 0AA (House of Commons)
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In-Depth Guide

How to use — UK Council Finder

This tool lets you instantly identify the correct local council and key administrative information for any UK postcode. Enter a postcode and the tool retrieves official geographic, administrative, political and statistical details for that area.

How to use

  1. Enter a full UK postcode.
    Type a complete postcode (e.g., SR7 9GW). A full postcode ensures accurate council and boundary results.
  2. Press the lookup button.
    The tool fetches detailed information about the postcode, including location, local authority and administrative areas.
  3. Review the returned data.
    Results include:
    • Latitude & Longitude
    • Country (e.g., England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
    • Region (e.g., North East, East Midlands)
    • Local Authority (Council)
    • Electoral Ward
    • Parliamentary Constituency
    • NHS Area (ICB / Health Authority)
    • LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)
  4. Use the council name to visit the official website.
    Once you know the correct local authority, search for its website to find services like bin collection, council tax, reporting issues, planning, and more.

Typical use cases

  • Finding the correct local council for bin collection, council tax, parking permits, planning or reporting local issues.
  • New movers confirming which authority covers their home address.
  • Property professionals (agents, landlords, surveyors) verifying administrative boundaries.
  • Researchers & analysts using LSOA or constituency data for demographic or statistical work.
  • Emergency planning & healthcare routing using NHS area and regional information.

Key factors & important notes

  • Full postcode accuracy: A complete postcode is essential. Partial postcodes (e.g., “SR7”) only provide broad areas and won’t return administrative details.
  • Council boundaries are exact: Local authority boundaries can change street-by-street — this tool provides the official authority covering the exact postcode.
  • Statistical areas (LSOA/MSOA): These are used for census data, deprivation indexes, and demographic research. They do not always match ward or council boundaries.
  • NHS areas are separate from council areas: Health boundaries follow different lines and can differ from local authority or constituency borders.
  • Latitude/longitude: Useful for mapping, GIS tools, and location-based applications.
  • No personal data stored: Only postcode queries are processed; nothing is saved or shared.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does the tool only work with full postcodes?

Local authority, ward, constituency, NHS and LSOA boundaries are very precise. A partial postcode covers a wide area and cannot reliably return exact administrative details.

What does “Local Authority (Council)” mean?

This is the official council responsible for providing services such as council tax, waste collection, housing, social care, planning and local governance.

What is an LSOA?

LSOA stands for “Lower Layer Super Output Area”, a statistical area used by the ONS for census and demographic data. It’s useful for research but not for finding council services.

Why are there multiple administrative areas?

Different public services use different boundaries. For example, councils use local authority boundaries; MPs use constituencies; NHS uses health-area boundaries; statisticians use LSOAs. This tool shows all of them for clarity.

Is this an official government tool?

No — it retrieves authoritative public data but is not an official government service. Always visit your council’s website for service-specific details and updates.

Can I look up workplaces, businesses or PO Boxes?

Yes — the tool works with any valid UK postcode, including residential, commercial and PO Box postcodes.


Disclaimer: This tool provides administrative and geographic information based on publicly available postcode datasets. For service-specific guidance (bin collection, planning, council tax, etc.), always check the official website of the local authority identified in your results.

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