# UK Postcode Validator & Enricher (`insulin_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher`) Actor Validate and enrich UK postcodes with region, district, constituency, lat/long, NHS region, LSOA, MSOA and more. Uses the free postcodes.io API — no API key required. - **URL**: https://apify.com/insulin\_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher.md - **Developed by:** [Josh Watterson](https://apify.com/insulin_junkie) (community) - **Categories:** Lead generation, Developer tools, SEO tools - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $1.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## UK Postcode Validator & Enricher Validate and enrich UK postcodes with full geographic, administrative, political, and health data — using the free [postcodes.io](https://postcodes.io) API. No API key required. Built for data teams, CRM enrichment, lead generation, and compliance workflows. --- ### What You Get For each postcode, the actor returns: | Field | Description | |---|---| | `postcode` | Formatted postcode | | `status` | `VALID` or `INVALID` | | `latitude` / `longitude` | GPS coordinates | | `region` | e.g. London, North West, Yorkshire | | `country` | England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland | | `district` | Local authority / council district | | `county` | County (where applicable) | | `ward` | Electoral ward | | `constituency` | UK Parliamentary constituency | | `constituency2024` | Updated 2024 boundary constituency | | `nhsRegion` | NHS Health Authority region | | `ccg` | Clinical Commissioning Group | | `lsoa` | Lower Super Output Area code | | `msoa` | Middle Super Output Area code | | `outcode` | Outward code (e.g. SW1A) | | `incode` | Inward code (e.g. 1AA) | | `codes` | Raw ONS/GSS codes for all fields | --- ### Input ```json { "postcodes": ["SW1A 1AA", "EC1A 1BB", "M1 1AE"], "useBulkApi": true } ```` | Parameter | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | `postcodes` | String\[] | List of UK postcodes to process | | `useBulkApi` | Boolean | Process in batches of 100 (recommended for large lists, default: `true`) | | `requestDelayMs` | Integer | Delay between requests in ms (default: `100`) | Postcodes are case-insensitive and spaces are handled automatically — `sw1a1aa`, `SW1A1AA`, and `SW1A 1AA` all work. *** ### Example Output ```json { "postcode": "SW1A 1AA", "status": "VALID", "latitude": 51.501009, "longitude": -0.141588, "region": "London", "country": "England", "district": "Westminster", "county": null, "ward": "St James's", "constituency": "Cities of London and Westminster", "constituency2024": "Cities of London and Westminster", "nhsRegion": "London", "ccg": "NHS North West London", "lsoa": "Westminster 018C", "msoa": "Westminster 018", "outcode": "SW1A", "incode": "1AA", "codes": { "adminDistrict": "E09000033", "adminWard": "E05013806", "constituency": "E14000639", "lsoa": "E01004736", "msoa": "E02000977" } } ``` *** ### Use Cases - **CRM Enrichment** — append region, district, and constituency to customer records - **Lead Scoring** — segment leads by region, area deprivation (LSOA), or constituency - **Data Validation** — clean and validate postcode lists before mailing or outreach - **Geographic Analysis** — map customers by ward, district, or NHS region - **Compliance** — verify UK addresses for KYC and onboarding workflows - **Political Targeting** — identify constituency for voter outreach or canvassing *** ### Performance The actor uses the postcodes.io bulk API to process up to **100 postcodes per request**, making large list enrichment fast and efficient. A list of 10,000 postcodes typically completes in under 2 minutes. *** ### Data Source All data is sourced from [postcodes.io](https://postcodes.io), which is built on Ordnance Survey, ONS, and Royal Mail open data. The API is free, open, and publicly accessible — no registration required. *** ### Pricing **$1.00 per 1,000 results + $0.05 per actor start** *** ### Combine With Pair this actor with the **Companies House Enricher** (`insulin_junkie/companies-house-enricher`) or **FCA Register Scraper** (`insulin_junkie/fca-register-scraper`) to add full geographic context to your UK business data. # Actor input Schema ## `postcodes` (type: `array`): List of UK postcodes to validate and enrich. Accepts any format — spaces and case are handled automatically. ## `useBulkApi` (type: `boolean`): Process postcodes in batches of 100 for faster results. Recommended for large lists. Disable for single lookups only. ## `requestDelayMs` (type: `integer`): Milliseconds to wait between API calls. The postcodes.io API is generous — 100ms is usually fine. ## Actor input object example ```json { "postcodes": [ "SW1A 1AA", "EC1A 1BB", "CV11 7AS", "M1 1AE", "B1 1BB" ], "useBulkApi": true, "requestDelayMs": 100 } ``` # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "postcodes": [ "SW1A 1AA", "EC1A 1BB", "CV11 7AS", "M1 1AE", "B1 1BB" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("insulin_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "postcodes": [ "SW1A 1AA", "EC1A 1BB", "CV11 7AS", "M1 1AE", "B1 1BB", ] } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("insulin_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "postcodes": [ "SW1A 1AA", "EC1A 1BB", "CV11 7AS", "M1 1AE", "B1 1BB" ] }' | apify call insulin_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=insulin_junkie/uk-postcode-enricher", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "UK Postcode Validator & Enricher", "description": "Validate and enrich UK postcodes with region, district, constituency, lat/long, NHS region, LSOA, MSOA and more. Uses the free postcodes.io API — no API key required.", "version": "0.1", "x-build-id": "Azcxs8u3VNVrFZfwd" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/insulin_junkie~uk-postcode-enricher/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-insulin_junkie-uk-postcode-enricher", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/insulin_junkie~uk-postcode-enricher/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-insulin_junkie-uk-postcode-enricher", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/insulin_junkie~uk-postcode-enricher/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-insulin_junkie-uk-postcode-enricher", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "postcodes" ], "properties": { "postcodes": { "title": "Postcodes", "type": "array", "description": "List of UK postcodes to validate and enrich. Accepts any format — spaces and case are handled automatically.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "useBulkApi": { "title": "Use Bulk API", "type": "boolean", "description": "Process postcodes in batches of 100 for faster results. Recommended for large lists. Disable for single lookups only.", "default": true }, "requestDelayMs": { "title": "Delay Between Requests (ms)", "minimum": 0, "maximum": 5000, "type": "integer", "description": "Milliseconds to wait between API calls. The postcodes.io API is generous — 100ms is usually fine.", "default": 100 } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```