postcode area

noun

The highest level part of the postcode, comprising one or two letters; the geographic area where postcodes share these letters.

Meanings

nounpostcode area (plural postcode areas)

plural postcode areas

  1. UKpostalThe highest level part of the postcode, comprising one or two letters; the geographic area where postcodes share these letters.
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APA

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