[Talk-GB] Postcode finder based on OSM data

[SK53 on OSM]

On 17/03/2011 14:33, Derick Rethans wrote:
> On Thu, 17 Mar 2011, Matt Williams wrote:
>> snip..
>> It doesn't currently parse any postcode tag on highway=* roads since
>> strictly it's not the roads themselves that have postcodes, but the
>> houses themselves. I didn't want to encourage this too much I guess.
>> It is however a shame that your data isn't showing up; maybe I'll
>> reconsider my position.
> I actually think that the tags should be on the properties as well and
> not on the ways.
>
> cheers,
> Derick
>
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Several local authorities (certainly Broxtowe, Gedling and Rushcliffe) 
round here have postcodes on street signs: 
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sk53_osm/5534947666/

I therefore tag the streets with them.

P.S. Thanks to Matt for his work.
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