Beginner ✍️ Writing · #52 of 98

Writing Your Address

Write the house number, street, city and postcode in order.

Examples

  • 12 Park Road, Leeds, LS1 4AB

Key rules

  • An address is written from the smallest unit to the largest: house number, street, city and postcode
  • Put each part on a new line in letters
  • Use the postcode format for the country

Common mistakes

  • Leeds, 12 Park Road, LS1 4AB → 12 Park Road, Leeds, LS1 4AB

Use cases

  • Filling in forms
  • Addressing an envelope
  • Giving an address on a booking
💡 Tip: Check the postcode format for the country you are writing to, because it differs.
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