List of North London Postcodes Complete
North London is the region of London, England that is located north of the Thames River. It stretches from Clerkenwell and Finsbury, on the outskirts of the financial district of the City of London, to the border between Greater London and Hertfordshire. North London is referred to as such to set it apart from south, east, and west London. Central London also includes several areas of north London. There is a Northern postal region, although it excludes several places that are typically considered to be in north London while include some places that aren't.
North London encompasses several boroughs and districts, including Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, and Haringey. The postal code system, commonly referred to as the "postcode," is an essential component of efficient mail sorting and delivery within North London.
Postcodes in North London follow a specific structure consisting of letters and numbers. They typically begin with one or two letters that represent the geographic area or borough, followed by a numerical digit and two additional alphanumeric characters. These characters provide further precision, identifying specific streets, buildings, or districts within North London.
For example, some common postcodes in North London include:
- N1 for areas in Islington and parts of Camden
- N2 for areas in East Finchley and parts of Barnet
- N7 for areas in Holloway and parts of Islington
- N13 for areas in Palmers Green and parts of Enfield
- N22 for areas in Wood Green and parts of Haringey
Including the correct postcode on mail items is essential for accurate and efficient delivery within North London. It helps postal workers identify the destination area and deliver the mail to the correct address.
To find the correct postcode for a specific address in North London, individuals and businesses can consult official postcode directories provided by the Royal Mail or use online postcode lookup tools. These resources allow users to input an address or location and retrieve the corresponding postcode.
The postcode system in North London supports effective communication, facilitates postal services, and enables businesses to operate smoothly within the area. It ensures that mail and parcels are delivered accurately and in a timely manner to residents, businesses, and institutions in North London's diverse neighborhoods and districts.
The North London postcode system is an integral part of the broader postal infrastructure, contributing to the efficient functioning of the mail delivery network and enhancing the connectivity and communication between communities within the area.
One post town and 25 postcode districts are included in the North London or London N postcode area. The N postcode area also has 112 postal sectors. The postcode area covers the boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey, and Islington in London.
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Postcode Area | Postcode District | District and Area (whole or partial coverage) |
N | N1 | Colville Estate, Whitmore Estate, Barnsbury Estate, The Angel, Canonbury, Kings Cross, Islington, Pentonville, De Beauvoir Town, Liverpool Rd, Arden Estate |
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Northern head District | ||
N1C | Kings Cross Central, Kings Cross St. Pancras, Canal Reach, York Wy, Camley Street Natural Park | |
N1P | N1 and N1C PO Box | |
N2 | Islington and St. Pancras Cemetery, East Finchley Cemetery, East Finchley, Lyttelton Playing Fields, Hampstead Garden Suburb | |
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East Finchley District | ||
N3 | Finchley, Finchley Central, Church End, Victoria Park, West Finchley | |
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Finchley District | ||
N4 | Finsbury Park, The Castle Climbing Centre, Manor House, Harringay Warehouse District, Harringay Green Lanes, | |
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Finsbury Park District | ||
N5 | Highbury Square, Highbury Fields, Arsenal | |
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Highbury District | ||
N6 | Highgate, Highgate Golf Club, Waterlow Park, Hampstead Heath | |
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Highgate District | ||
N7 | Market Estate, Hilldrop Estate, Caledonian Road, Holloway, Barnsbury, Finsbury Park, Highbury and Islington, Tufnell Park | |
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Holloway District | ||
N8 | Hornsey, Priory Park, Crouch End, Stationers Park | |
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Hornsey District | ||
N9 | Claverings Industrial Estate, Lee Valley Leisure Complex, Lower Edmonton, Edmonton | |
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Lower Edmonton District | ||
N10 | Muswell Hill, Queen’s Wood, Friern Barnet | |
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Muswell Hill District | ||
N11 | New Southgate, Friern Barnet, Bounds Green, New Southgate Cemetery and Crematorium, Arnos Grove | |
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New Southgate District | ||
N12 | North Finchley, Woodside Park, Friern Barnet | |
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North Finchley District | ||
N13 | Broomfield Park, Palmers Green, Tottenhall Recreation Ground, Tatem Park Recreation Ground | |
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Palmers Green District | ||
N14 | Southgate, Oakwood, Arnos Grove, Bramley Sports Ground, Grovelands Park | |
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Southgate District | ||
N15 | South Tottenham, Harringay, West Green, Seven Sisters, Markfield Park, Duckett’s Green | |
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South Tottenham District | ||
N16 | Stoke Newington, Stamford Hill, Shacklewell, Dalston, Newington Green, Clissold, Abney Park, Upper Clapton, Stamford Hill | |
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Stoke Newington District | ||
N17 | Tottenham, Little Russia, Bruce Castle Museum, Broadwater Farm Community Centre | |
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Tottenham District | ||
N18 | Silver Street, Pymmes Park, Upper Edmonton, Edmonton | |
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Upper Edmonton District | ||
N19 | Whittington Park, Upper Holloway, Archway, Elthorne Park | |
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Upper Holloway District | ||
N20 | Whetstone, Totteridge, Oakleigh Park, Brook Farm Open Space, North Middlesex Golf Club, South Barnet | |
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Whetstone District | ||
N21 | Winchmore Hill, Bush Hill, Grange Park, Grovelands Park Play Area | |
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Winchmore Hill District | ||
N22 | Wood Green, Bowes Park, Alexandra Park and Palace | |
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Wood Green District | ||
N81 | Electoral Reform Services | |