What are the elements of an address and is punctunation allowed within an address?
• You must include one premise element, one thoroughfare element, one locality element and the Postcode as a minimum. Other elements may be included. If there is no thoroughfare element contained in PAF® this need not be included. • The preferred and encouraged address format is where each address element is on a separate line of the address. • Postcode included as the last line of the address. • The County, although not required, may be included as the penultimate line of the address. • Each line of the address should be left justified. • Punctuation must not be used to separate address elements within the address (for example, don’t put commas or full stops at the end of lines). • The phrases “England”, “Great Britain” or “United Kingdom” are not required on addresses to the UK and posted within the UK.
