Street naming and numbering - fees and payment
There is a charge to apply to create, change or query an address.
This page explains fees and payment only. For full guidance, including street naming and numbering policy and postcode information, see the street naming and numbering service pages.
Fees
Address creation
Initial flat rate of £257.18 plus:
| Number of properties | Fee |
|---|---|
| First property | £117.25 |
| Properties two to five (each) | £75.33 |
| Properties six plus (each) | £52.02 |
| Properties 11 to 20 (each) | £47.44 |
| Properties 21 to 25 (each) | £41.51 |
| Properties 26 to 49 (each) | £42.55 |
| Properties 50 plus (each) | £40.68 |
| Fee type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Amendment to a development plot after completed application | £64.82 |
Address change
| Change type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Property naming or renaming | £126.79 |
| Property naming or renaming (commercial addresses) | £114.79 |
| Street naming or renumbering at a residents’ request | £369.03 plus £64.82 per property |
How and when to pay
To apply to create, change or query an address, you must complete the street naming and numbering form.
Pay for street naming and numbering
You can pay for street naming and numbering online.
When making a payment, select the option for street naming and numbering.
Important information
Before applying to create, change or query an address, you should be aware of the following:
- street naming and numbering is a statutory function of the council
- postcodes are assigned by Royal Mail at the request of the local authority
- eligibility for a postcode depends on occupation and secure mail delivery arrangements