PostCode Function

Description:
A specific component of the postcode of a text that represents a UK address.
The components are:
  • AREA
    : the area of the country; e.g. IP
  • DISTRICT
    : the district within the area; e.g. IP18
  • SECTOR
    : the sector within the district; e.g. IP18 6
  • HALFSECTOR
    : the half-sector within the sector; e.g. IP18 6A
  • FULL
    : the full postcode; e.g. IP18 6AX
Returns:
Text
Parameters:
Parameter
Data Type
Description
1
Text
The text.
2
Text
The postcode component.
Examples:
When using functions inside a field, remember the field brackets:
{PostCode(BuyerAddress, Full)}
Expression
Result
PostCode( "21 Station Road, Southwold IP186AX", "Full" )
"IP18 6AX"
PostCode( "21 Station Road, Southwold IP186AX", "District" )
"IP18"
PostCode( "21 Station Road, Southwold IP186AX", "Area" )
"IP"

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