I know QAS have a decent solution (That we use so it's a semi endorsement ;) )
http://www.qas.co.uk/products/capture-name-and-address-data/pro-web.htm Gk. Gregor Kiddie Senior Developer INPS Tel: 01382 564343 Registered address: The Bread Factory, 1a Broughton Street, London SW8 3QJ Registered Number: 1788577 Registered in the UK Visit our Internet Web site at www.inps.co.uk <blocked::http://www.inps.co.uk/> The information in this internet email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee. Access, copying or re-use of information in it by anyone else is not authorised. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of INPS or any of its affiliates. If you are not the intended recipient please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] ________________________________ From: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Paul Andrews Sent: 31 March 2008 00:59 To: flexcoders@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [flexcoders] UK rapid adressing web api ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fidel Viegas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:fidel.viegas%40gmail.com> > To: <flexcoders@yahoogroups.com <mailto:flexcoders%40yahoogroups.com> > Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:09 PM Subject: Re: [flexcoders] UK rapid adressing web api > On Sun, Mar 30, 2008 at 2:12 PM, Glenn Williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:glenn%40tinylion.co.uk> > > wrote: > >> Hi >> >> anyone know if there is a rapid addressing (from postcode) web service >> with an actionScript/flex api. >> >> we are about to need to add this function to our current app and any >> heads-up would help > > Hi Glenn, > > I don't know of any UK based public webservice of addresses from post > code, but there is one site that allows you to search for addresses > based on post code. Why don't you try to contact the author? Here is > the link http://www.alexnolan.net <http://www.alexnolan.net> or you can buy one database from the > Royal Mail. It has all the UK addresses. Here is the link > http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?mediaId=400085&catId=400084. <http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm/jump2?mediaId=400085&catId=400084.> One thing to be wary of - there are quite strict licensing requirements for the data. I once worked on project using postcode data and the licence did not allow public use of the data, just within the organisation. For such a simple thing it's a bit of a minefield and potentially expensive. I shall follow the thread with interest.. Paul > Hope that helps, > > Fidel.
