postcode sector

noun

The level of postcode hierarchy below postcode district, comprising one digit; the geographic area where postcodes share this sector code.

Meanings

nounpostcode sector (plural postcode sectors)

plural postcode sectors

  1. UKpostalThe level of postcode hierarchy below postcode district, comprising one digit; the geographic area where postcodes share this sector code.
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