The GL postcode area, also known as the Gloucester postcode area^[2], is a group of postal districts around Badminton, Berkeley, Blakeney, Cheltenham, Chipping Campden, Cinderford, Cirencester, Coleford, Drybrook, Dursley, Dymock, Fairford, Gloucester, Lechlade, Longhope, Lydbrook, Lydney, Mitcheldean, Moreton-in-Marsh, Newent, Newnham, Ruardean, Stonehouse, Stroud, Tetbury, Tewkesbury, Westbury-on-Severn and Wotton-under-Edge in England. The UK postal system runs on a system of alphanumeric codes, or postcodes. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... This is a list of the post towns of the United Kingdom – it appears in postcode sequence. ... Badminton, England is famous for its Horse Trials, which take place early in May of each year on the grounds of the Duke of Beauforts residence. ... Location within the British Isles. ... Near Lydney, has a hill or two, a pub called the Cock Inn (Huh Huh)another called the Kings Head or Arm or something and maybe another one too. ... For the parliamentary constituency, see Cheltenham (UK Parliament constituency). ... Chipping Campden is a Cotswold town in Gloucestershire, England, famous for its beautiful terraced High Street, dating from the 14th – 17th centuries. ... Location within the British Isles Cinderford is a small town in Gloucestershire, England, with a population of 8,116 people (2001 census). ... Cirencester is a market town in Gloucestershire, England, 93 miles (150 km) west northwest of London. ... There are a number of settlements named Coleford: In England: Coleford, Devon Coleford, Gloucestershire Coleford, Somerset This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... Arms of the former Dursley Rural District Council Dursley is a market town in Gloucestershire, England. ... Dymock is a village in the Forest of Dean (district) of Gloucestershire, England about four miles south of Ledbury, with a population of approx. ... Location within the British Isles Fairford is a small town in Gloucestershire, England. ... Gloucester (pronounced ) is a city and district in the English county of Gloucestershire, close to the Welsh border. ... Location within the British Isles Lechlade is a town in Gloucestershire, England, and is the highest navigable point on the River Thames. ... Longhope is is a village in Gloucestershire, United Kingdom. ... Lydbrook is a village in the Forest of Dean, a local government district in Gloucestershire, England. ... Lydney is a small town and civil parish in the English county of Gloucestershire. ... Mitcheldean is a small town in the east of the Forest of Dean, in the county of Gloucestershire, England. ... Location within the British Isles. ... Location within the British Isles Newent, Gloucestershire (originally called Noent) is a small Market town (population approx. ... ... Ruardean is a village in the Forest of Dean, also consisting of Ruardean Hill and Ruardean Woodside. ... Stonehouse is the name of two places in England. ... Stroud is a town in the county of Gloucestershire, England. ... Tetbury is a town and civil parish located in Cotswold (district), Gloucestershire, England. ... Location within the British Isles The Tewkesbury War Memorial, locally known as the Cross Tewkesbury is a historic town in Gloucestershire, England. ... Westbury-on-Severn is a large, rural parish, bisected by the A48 and bounded by the River Severn to the south and west. ... Statistics Population: 5400 (2001 census estimate) Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: ST758933 Administration District: Stroud Shire county: Gloucestershire Region: South West England Constituent country: England Sovereign state: United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Gloucestershire Historic county: Gloucestershire Services Police force: Avon and Somerset Police Fire and rescue: {{{Fire}}} Ambulance: Great Western... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

Coverage

The approximate coverage of the postal districts:

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Adjacent areas

This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The SN postcode area, also known as the Swindon postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey and Swindon in England. ... For other places with the same name, see Swindon (disambiguation). ... The BS postcode area, also known as the Bristol postcode area[1], is a group of postal districts around Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-super-Mare and Winscombe in England. ... View from Cumberland Basin of the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the Avon Gorge Bristol (IPA: ) is a city, unitary authority and ceremonial county in South West England, 115 miles (185 km) west of London and between the cities of Bath, Gloucester and Newport. ... For other uses, see Newport (disambiguation). ... Statistics Population: 50,154 Ordnance Survey OS grid reference: SO515405 Administration District: Herefordshire Region: West Midlands Constituent country: England Sovereign state: United Kingdom Other Ceremonial county: Herefordshire Historic county: Herefordshire Services Police force: West Mercia Fire and rescue: {{{Fire}}} Ambulance: West Midlands Post office and telephone Post town: HEREFORD Postal... The city of Worcester (pronounced ) is a city and the county town of Worcestershire in England, situated some 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Birmingham and 29 miles (47 km) north of Gloucester. ... The CV postcode area, also known as the Coventry postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Atherstone, Bedworth, Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick in England. ... The Precinct in Coventry city centre. ... The CV postcode area, also known as the Coventry postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Atherstone, Bedworth, Coventry, Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Nuneaton, Rugby, Shipston-on-Stour, Southam, Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick in England. ... The BS postcode area, also known as the Bristol postcode area[1], is a group of postal districts around Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-super-Mare and Winscombe in England. ... The SN postcode area, also known as the Swindon postcode area[2], is a group of postal districts around Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey and Swindon in England. ...

References

1. ^ National Statistics, Postcode Directory Version Notes, (2006)
2. ^ Royal Mail, Address Management Guide, (2004)

See also

• List of postcode areas in the United Kingdom