Postcode Address File (PAF) Structure - Residential Example
The Postcode Address File (PAF) comes as a RAW formatted file. The file requires a great deal of manipulation and correction before it can be released to end users in a structure that makes sense. After several weeks of processing we release the file to our end user customers in a structure that can easily be used in their applications. The main fields are:
| - Organisation name | - Building Name |
| - Street | - Post Town |
| - Department Name | - Sub Building Name |
| - Double Dependent Locality | - Postcode |
| - PO Box | - Thoroughfare |
| - Dependent Locality | - Postcode Type ***** |
| *****Signifies address has an organisation associated with it "S"=small user "L"=large user | |
Example:
| Field on PAF | Fictional Example |
| Organisation Name | CATH'S CAKES |
| Sub Building | * |
| Building Name | VICTORIA HOUSE |
| PO BOX | *** |
| Thoroughfare | HIGH STREET |
| Post Town | PORTSMOUTH |
| Postcode | PO1 1AF |
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PAF Layouts Examples
Data Record / Field Layout Table;
Organisation Layout Example
Residential Layout Example
Surname Layout Example
