Cheltenham Open Data Expands Post Office Page
Cheltenham's post office locations with map and address.
Cheltenham Open Data has expanded the post office locations page.
Pulling OpenStreeMap data, the page now shows a tables of all post offices in the area, as well as a map showing the locations.
FAQs
What does the planning page show?
- A table. showing each post office name, address, type and a link to Google Maps.
Where does the planning data come from?
- Directly from OpenStreeMap available under the Open Database Licence (ODbL)
How often is it updated?
- The list is refreshed daily to ensure data is accruate and timely, post offices don’t tend to change often.
What do the type codes mean?
- This is a value their determines whether this is a counter style branch or a dedicated building unit or area. It’s an exercise for the reader to determine the true difference between the dedicate area upstairs in WH Smith’s vs half a newsagents on Bath Road, for exmple.
What can you do in a Post Office
- Most branches offer core postal and banking services, though exact services vary by location — smaller branches inside newsagents or convenience stores may offer a reduced range compared to the main High Street office. Typical services include:
- Sending letters and parcels, first and second class post
- Buying stamps and postage
- Passport applications and Check & Send
- Bill payments and travel money
- Cash withdrawals and deposits (banking services)
- Click & Collect parcel pickup