OS Open Names
The OS Open Names dataset contains point locations for settlements, roads and postcodes in the UK, along with names and basic contextual information.
OS Open Names can be combined with other Ordnance Survey datasets, such as OS Open Map Local or OS Vector Map District to provide map reference information. The data can also be used in spatial analysis or for building basic gazetteer search or geocoding functionality.
GIS4BUSINESS is an OS Partner and can supply OS Open Roads data in most major formats and for the coverage you require, from a small area to full UK coverage.
| Type | Vector – Points |
| Layers | Named Places – Cities, Towns, Suburban Areas, Villages, Hamlets, Named Roads, Numbered Roads, Postcodes |
| Scale | Recommended viewing scale 1:2500 to 1:4000000 |
| Coverage | Full UK or your area of interest |
| Update Frequency | Quarterly |
| Formats Available | Esri Shapefile, Esri File Geodatabase, MapInfo TAB, PostGIS, Others |
| Pricing | Processing fee (dependent on coverage and format) |
| Licensing | Open (License Information) |
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OS Open Map Local is the most detailed street-level open data product currently available from Ordnance Survey. The data includes roads, buildings, railways, hydrology, woodland and cartographic text, making it a great option for map backgrounds and spatial analysis.
OS VectorMap District
OS VectorMap District provides contextual mapping and background reference data, including roads, buildings, railways, hydrology, woodland and place names, making it a great option for map backgrounds and reference data.
OS Open Roads
OS Open Roads is a mid-scale topologically connected road network dataset covering the UK. The data includes road centrelines classified by the national and local highway authorities, nodes representing connections and motorway junctions.
OS Code-Point Open
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OS Open Rivers
OS Open Rivers is a mid-scale topologically connected watercourse network dataset covering the UK. The data includes inland and tidal rivers, canals and connecting source, junction and outlet nodes. It can be used as reference information or for spatial and network analysis.
OS Terrain 50 Contours
OS Terrain 50 Contours is a low-resolution terrain dataset covering the UK, consisting of contour lines, spot heights and tidal boundaries at 50 metre resolution, with a vertical contour interval of 10 metres. It can be used for basic spatial analysis and 3D visualisation.
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