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Lookup a GB Place

This endpoint allows you to retrieve detailed information about a GB place using its OSGB code.

A successful request returns HTTP status code 200 and a JSON object containing comprehensive place data.

If the place is not found, the API returns a 404 response.

For more details, see the API Documentation

Endpoint​

GET https://api.postcodes.io/places/:code

Example Request​

GET https://api.postcodes.io/places/osgb4000000074564391

Example Response​

{
  "status": 200,
  "result": {
    "code": "osgb4000000074564391",
    "name_1": "London",
    "name_1_lang": null,
    "name_2": null,
    "name_2_lang": null,
    "local_type": "Capital City",
    "outcode": "SW1A",
    "county_unitary": "Greater London",
    "county_unitary_type": "GB/GLA",
    "district_borough": "Westminster",
    "district_borough_type": "GB/LBO",
    "region": "London",
    "country": "England",
    "longitude": -0.124669,
    "latitude": 51.50092
  }
}