When we number properties the following rules apply:
- in a close the numbers run clockwise using consecutive numbers, unless the close is capable of being extended or serves more than approximately 30 dwellings
- for any other street odd numbers are used on the left and even numbers on the right, and start at the end nearest the town centre of the relevant postal district and with your back to St Paul’s Cathedral
- if necessary each external entrance should have a distinct number and internal flats can then be separately numbered
- with extensions to streets additional properties are to be numbered into the existing street.
Renumbering
This is carried out under several circumstances, for example:
- when resolving problems of non delivery of goods or mail
- where there are property conversions.
Postcodes
Postcodes are allocated by the Royal Mail’s Address Management Centre at:
Address Management Unit
Royal Mail
Admiral House
Admiral Way
Doxford International Business Park
Sunderland SR3 3XW
The Council has no powers in this matter.