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It is not just the GB post office. I recently sent a package to my brother in the Republic of Ireland addressed as I have always addressed them for the past 15 years. The package was returned to me without explanation. After a day of enquiries the post office were able to trace it to the Delivery Office. They said that there was insufficient address information. I am able to find the address on Google, Google Maps, my sat nav (several journeys), my road atlas, AA Route planner and even Wiki!! It is clear that the postal "service" in Ireland is unable to read or use any form of maps or technology.
Was that within Ireland?See cost cutting above, my suspicion is that the address must contain a road number or house name and a post code or equivalent. Policy is that anything lacking that is not addressed properly and it is declared uneconomic to locate the delivery address by other means.Gone are the days of post office staff being able to spend the time locating a house with a blue door in a village with a pub called The Red Lion.
My brother has just phoned me - he now has a postcode! I wonder if it will make any difference?