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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