Why location data

The UK’s addressing is respected worldwide for its integrity and accuracy. GeoPlace is the data specialist at the heart of a complex ecosystem that produces our National Address Gazetteer.

Our street network provides one of the most important assets in society and managing it takes a lot of dedication and coordination to create seamless delivery of services to the public.

Get to know Unique Property Reference Numbers – how they work, what they’re for.

The USRN is a key to ensuring works on street can be planned more effectively. For the public, this means less traffic congestion, increased safety and lower levels of disruption to road users.

Correct street naming and numbering – good addressing – makes it possible to benefit from public services, find our way, save lives, grow businesses, and work together efficiently and effectively.

Learn how a UK address is created and managed throughout its lifecycle.

Take a look at some datasets that have been linked to the UPRN or USRN by various organisations.