Postcodes

Research

Stages

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These are the questions we answer during the Research stage.

Answering them wil help us learn more about the Postcodes consideration, determine if a data standard is required and whether we know enough to move on to the next stage.

  • Do we understand the lifecycle of a Postcodes?

    No

  • Do we understand how the data is created/produced?

    N/A

  • Where will or should the data be used?

    N/A

  • N/A

  • Who are the statutory consultees for Postcodes?

    N/A

  • Other than the statutory consultees who are the primary users of Postcodes? How do we expect them to use Postcodes?

    N/A

  • What are the planning needs for this data?

    Planning need is unclear

  • Who are the types of users who might benefit from having access to Postcodes data?

    • service builders
    • proptech companies

  • What are some potential uses of Postcodes data?

    Searching for an area

    Most people know their post code and use it to refer to or specify a geographic area.

    It is usually the first thing people use to narrow down an area they are concerned with.

    Statistics

    Post codes can be used to group data together for research and statistical analysis.

  • What's the value of adding Postcodes data to the platform?

    Making postcodes available through the platform means service builders can use them in their services. This would help their users because it is common for people to know and use post codes to find or refer to an area.

  • From what we have learnt so far are there any risks to making Postcodes data available?

    N/A