This web service provides access to all 26 million UK addresses (check out services.postcodeanywhere.co.uk/us/lookup.asmx for US addresses). Before using this service, you should register at www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk for an account code and license key. The MachineId parameter should be blank unless you are using the web service with a user license key (rather than a click / website license key). If you have any queries, call us on +44 (0) 800 047 0493 or email on support@postcodeanywhere.co.uk Queries the database, checking all the properties that have been fetched against the account between the StartDate and EndDate and returns information about which properties have been changed. As Changes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given address elements. As many of the address elements should be provided along with the formatted Address parameter which is used to assess the confidence of the match. The confience property reflects the confidence of the result (the results are ranked in descending order of confidence). Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given addresses. The addresses should be supplied in the Addresses array with one address per record. Within each record, address lines should be separated by commas. The results are provided in the order they are suppled and batch sizes are limited to 1000 addresses per batch. As BatchCleanse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given IDs. The IDs should be listed in the array. The results are provided in the order they are suppled. As BatchFetch but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsBySector but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full or partial postcode can be supplied. As StatisticsByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest outcodes (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestOutcodes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest sectors (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestSectors but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching addresses with the given PO box. The town parameter can be blank or a partial postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPoBox but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the postcode. If the building property is provided, the coordinates will relate to the individual property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodePostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddressId but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the distance between the origin and destination. They can be postcodes or IDs from ByLocation. DistanceType determines whether to run a STRAIGHTLINE (default) or DRIVETIME calculation. If DRIVETIME is selected, the Cost parameter (TIME or DISTANCE) determines whether to calculate the quickest or shortest distance. As Distance2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the changes to the given postcodes. As BatchPostcodeChanges but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, the postcode areas in the UK. Use the ID with the ByArea method to get list of the localities in the area. As Browse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the localities in the given postcode area. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in the locality. As ByArea but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode that also match the building name or number. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcodeFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given coordinate rectangle. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByCoordinates but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning a list of the localities in the the given postcode outcode. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in that locality. As ByOutcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching organisations. The town parameter can be blank and the organisation name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Boot" matches "Boots" and "Boots the chemists"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreet but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. Unlike the ByStreet method, this returns properties matching the building parameter in matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreetFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreet but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. The town parameter should be the name of the town (e.g. "Leeds"). The building name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Hill" matches "Hilltop" and "Hill View"). As ByBuilding but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByBuilding but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the properties in the street. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the streets in the given locality. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of all the properties in the street. As ByLocalityKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the matching localities relating to the location (which can be a locality key, outcode, postcode or town name). Use the ID with the Location method to get the grid references or with StoredNearest (Origin). As ByLocation but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) As Location but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the freetext string. The freetext string can contain a building, street, town, postcode or partial postcode. Most combinations are valid although they must be separated by commas and in that order. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. As FetchAddress but does not use enumerated type for input parameters, use strings instead Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. As FetchAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. As FastAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Calculates the distance in metres between the origin and destination postcodes. Any errors will be raised as a SOAP exception. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the nearest property. As NearestProperty but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. Extends the Nearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As NearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. Extends the StoredNearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As StoredNearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, checking all the properties that have been fetched against the account between the StartDate and EndDate and returns information about which properties have been changed. As Changes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given address elements. As many of the address elements should be provided along with the formatted Address parameter which is used to assess the confidence of the match. The confience property reflects the confidence of the result (the results are ranked in descending order of confidence). Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given addresses. The addresses should be supplied in the Addresses array with one address per record. Within each record, address lines should be separated by commas. The results are provided in the order they are suppled and batch sizes are limited to 1000 addresses per batch. As BatchCleanse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given IDs. The IDs should be listed in the array. The results are provided in the order they are suppled. As BatchFetch but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsBySector but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full or partial postcode can be supplied. As StatisticsByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest outcodes (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestOutcodes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest sectors (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestSectors but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching addresses with the given PO box. The town parameter can be blank or a partial postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPoBox but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the postcode. If the building property is provided, the coordinates will relate to the individual property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodePostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddressId but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the distance between the origin and destination. They can be postcodes or IDs from ByLocation. DistanceType determines whether to run a STRAIGHTLINE (default) or DRIVETIME calculation. If DRIVETIME is selected, the Cost parameter (TIME or DISTANCE) determines whether to calculate the quickest or shortest distance. As Distance2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the changes to the given postcodes. As BatchPostcodeChanges but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, the postcode areas in the UK. Use the ID with the ByArea method to get list of the localities in the area. As Browse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the localities in the given postcode area. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in the locality. As ByArea but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode that also match the building name or number. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcodeFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given coordinate rectangle. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByCoordinates but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning a list of the localities in the the given postcode outcode. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in that locality. As ByOutcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching organisations. The town parameter can be blank and the organisation name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Boot" matches "Boots" and "Boots the chemists"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreet but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. Unlike the ByStreet method, this returns properties matching the building parameter in matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreetFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreet but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. The town parameter should be the name of the town (e.g. "Leeds"). The building name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Hill" matches "Hilltop" and "Hill View"). As ByBuilding but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByBuilding but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the properties in the street. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the streets in the given locality. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of all the properties in the street. As ByLocalityKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the matching localities relating to the location (which can be a locality key, outcode, postcode or town name). Use the ID with the Location method to get the grid references or with StoredNearest (Origin). As ByLocation but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) As Location but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the freetext string. The freetext string can contain a building, street, town, postcode or partial postcode. Most combinations are valid although they must be separated by commas and in that order. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. As FetchAddress but does not use enumerated type for input parameters, use strings instead Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. As FetchAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. As FastAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Calculates the distance in metres between the origin and destination postcodes. Any errors will be raised as a SOAP exception. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the nearest property. As NearestProperty but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. Extends the Nearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As NearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. Extends the StoredNearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As StoredNearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, checking all the properties that have been fetched against the account between the StartDate and EndDate and returns information about which properties have been changed. As Changes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given address elements. As many of the address elements should be provided along with the formatted Address parameter which is used to assess the confidence of the match. The confience property reflects the confidence of the result (the results are ranked in descending order of confidence). Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given addresses. The addresses should be supplied in the Addresses array with one address per record. Within each record, address lines should be separated by commas. The results are provided in the order they are suppled and batch sizes are limited to 1000 addresses per batch. As BatchCleanse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the given IDs. The IDs should be listed in the array. The results are provided in the order they are suppled. As BatchFetch but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. As StatisticsByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full postcode is required. As StatisticsBySector but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the number of delivery points for the matching postcodes. A full or partial postcode can be supplied. As StatisticsByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest outcodes (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestOutcodes but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the nearest sectors (with coordinates) to the given coordinates. The distance between the point of origin and centre of the outcode is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned, within Radius metres of the origin, along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestSectors but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching addresses with the given PO box. The town parameter can be blank or a partial postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPoBox but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the postcode. If the building property is provided, the coordinates will relate to the individual property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodePostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddressId but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the coordinates for the property. If the Accuracy parameter is set to "High" then coordinates accurate to 1 metre are returned, otherwise coordinates accurate to 100m are returned. As GeocodeAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the distance between the origin and destination. They can be postcodes or IDs from ByLocation. DistanceType determines whether to run a STRAIGHTLINE (default) or DRIVETIME calculation. If DRIVETIME is selected, the Cost parameter (TIME or DISTANCE) determines whether to calculate the quickest or shortest distance. As Distance2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the changes to the given postcodes. As BatchPostcodeChanges but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, the postcode areas in the UK. Use the ID with the ByArea method to get list of the localities in the area. As Browse but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the localities in the given postcode area. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in the locality. As ByArea but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByPostcode but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given postcode that also match the building name or number. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByPostcodeFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties in the given coordinate rectangle. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByCoordinates but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning a list of the localities in the the given postcode outcode. Use the ID with the ByLocalityKey method to get a list of the streets in that locality. As ByOutcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching organisations. The town parameter can be blank and the organisation name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Boot" matches "Boots" and "Boots the chemists"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByOrganisation but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreet but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. Unlike the ByStreet method, this returns properties matching the building parameter in matching streets. The town parameter can be the name of the town or the first part of the postcode (e.g. "LS, LS2, Leeds"). The street name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "High" matches "High Street" and "High Way"). Use the fuzzy search to search phonetically. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of the properties in this street. As ByStreetFiltered but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreet but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Queries the database, returning all the matching properties. The town parameter should be the name of the town (e.g. "Leeds"). The building name is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Hill" matches "Hilltop" and "Hill View"). As ByBuilding but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByBuilding but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one street is found the method will return the list of properties. However, if only one property is listed, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the properties in the street. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByStreetKey but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. Returns all the streets in the given locality. Use the ID with the ByStreetKey method to get a list of all the properties in the street. As ByLocalityKey but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the matching localities relating to the location (which can be a locality key, outcode, postcode or town name). Use the ID with the Location method to get the grid references or with StoredNearest (Origin). As ByLocation but the data is returned in a dataset. Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) Returns the coordinates for the given Id (from ByLocation) As Location but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, returning all the properties matching the freetext string. The freetext string can contain a building, street, town, postcode or partial postcode. Most combinations are valid although they must be separated by commas and in that order. Use the ID with the FetchAddress method to get a complete formatted address. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in a dataset. As ByFreeText but the data is returned in the CombinedResults structure. If only one property would be returned by the method, the address is automatically selected and returned instead of the interim results. As FetchAddress but does not use enumerated type for input parameters, use strings instead Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning the address corresponding to the ID parameter. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. Queries the database, returning an address matching the Postcode and Building. The Building parameter represents the building name or number and is automatically wildcarded (e.g. "Eni" matches "Enigma House") and can be blank and if the postcode contains more than one property, the first will be returned. Use the ContentType parameter to select which fields to return. Use the Language parameter to select which language to return the address in. As FetchAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. As FastAddress but the data is returned in a dataset. Calculates the distance in metres between the origin and destination postcodes. Any errors will be raised as a SOAP exception. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As NearestPostcode but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the nearest property. As NearestProperty but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode and the array of Destination postcodes. The distance between the Origin and each Destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 Destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As Nearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. As StoredNearest2 but the data is returned in a dataset. Queries the database, working out the coordinates of the Origin postcode against a set of postcodes that have already been uploaded against the License Key. The distance between the Origin and each uploaded destination is calculated and the nearest Items (e.g. 2 returns the nearest 2 destinations) are returned along with the distance in the specified Units. Extends the Nearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As NearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. Extends the StoredNearest method with support for radial restrictions (i.e. returns only the items within X of the origin. As StoredNearestRadial but the data is returned in a dataset. This web service provides access to all 26 million UK addresses (check out services.postcodeanywhere.co.uk/us/lookup.asmx for US addresses). Before using this service, you should register at www.postcodeanywhere.co.uk for an account code and license key. The MachineId parameter should be blank unless you are using the web service with a user license key (rather than a click / website license key). If you have any queries, call us on +44 (0) 800 047 0493 or email on support@postcodeanywhere.co.uk