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AFD Postcode
What AFD Postcode is
AFD Postcode is address-entry software for Windows or DOS programs. Entering a postcode and property information lets it fill in the street, locality, town, and county at postcode level. Searches can use postcodes, street and post town, county, or STD codes, with sounds-like matching for uncertain spellings. ROBOT technology inserts returned address data into other applications without programming. The Windows program supports standalone lookups, address insertion, Dynamic Data Exchange, and a Dynamic Link Library for suitable applications. A single lookup or search returns no more than 300 records, so larger result sets need a narrower search. The product does not contain organisation or property information; the manual points users needing address verification or missing postcodes to AFD Postcode Plus. The evaluation version has restricted data covering about a quarter of Birmingham postcodes; new installations have about two weeks of full data access in a special mode. The 10-user plan costs $13 a month, and the single-user plan costs $15 a month. Both have a 12-month minimum POP membership and include updates, data licensing, and unlimited technical support.
Who it suits
AFD Postcode may suit people who need postcode-based address completion in Windows or DOS programs. Its listed integration methods are relevant to teams inserting lookup results into compatible applications.
What it does well
- Completes street, locality, town, and county details from postcodes.
- Supports sounds-like searches for uncertain spelling.
- ROBOT inserts address data without programming.
- Monthly plans include updates, data licensing, and unlimited technical support.
What to know first
- Searches return a maximum of 300 records.
- It excludes organisation and property information.
- POP membership has a 12-month minimum.
- 20-user plan pricing is on request.
Limits
A lookup or search returns up to 300 records, so refine searches that would return more. The evaluation version has restricted data covering about a quarter of Birmingham postcodes; new installations have about two weeks of full data access in a special mode.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| AFD Postcode (10 user) | POP scheme membership minimum 12 months; cancel at an anniversary with one month’s written notice · 10 users · updates and data license fees included · unlimited technical support | $13 a month |
| AFD Postcode (single user) | POP scheme membership minimum 12 months; cancel at an anniversary with one month’s written notice · Single user · updates and data license fees included · unlimited technical support | $15 a month |
| AFD Postcode (20 user) | POP scheme membership minimum 12 months; cancel at an anniversary with one month’s written notice · 20 users · contact AFD for price | On request |
As afd.co.uk lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit afd.co.uk.
- Choose the single-user or 10-user POP plan; both require a 12-month minimum.
- Use the Windows program for standalone lookups or address insertion into a compatible application.
- For web use, check the available web option on the product website.
- Use the trial evaluation, which provides restricted Birmingham data; new installations get about two weeks of full data access in a special mode.
Verdict
AFD Postcode focuses on completing and inserting postcode-level address data, with several integration methods for Windows applications. Check the 300-record search limit and data coverage against your needs; the listed monthly plans have a 12-month minimum term.
Questions
How much does AFD Postcode cost?
The 10-user plan is $13 a month, and the single-user plan is $15 a month. Both are POP memberships with a 12-month minimum and include updates, data licensing and unlimited technical support. The 20-user plan requires contacting AFD for a price.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. The evaluation version has restricted data covering about a quarter of Birmingham postcodes, and new installations have about two weeks of full data access in a special mode.
Which platforms does it support?
The listed platforms are web and Windows. The software also speeds address entry in Windows or DOS programs.
Does it include API access and address autocomplete?
Yes. API access, address correction and address autocomplete are listed.
Does it contain organisation and property information?
No. The manual directs users who need address verification or missing postcodes to AFD Postcode Plus.
What support is included?
The POP monthly fee includes unlimited technical support. AFD says support is available to customers with a current licensed Postcode product through web resources, email and a weekday HelpDesk.
Facts from AFD Postcode's own pages
- Address completion
- Entering a postcode and property information lets the program complete the postcode level street, locality, town, and county information. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Automation
- ROBOT technology inserts returned address data into other applications without programming. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Company history
- AFD Postcode launched in late 1994, and AFD Software Ltd was incorporated in 1995. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Data scope
- AFD Postcode does not contain organisation or property information, and the manual directs users needing address verification or missing postcodes to AFD Postcode Plus. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Evaluation
- The evaluation version contains restricted data covering about a quarter of Birmingham postcodes; new installations have about two weeks of full data access in a special mode. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1995 · afd.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Head office
- AFD Software’s current head office is at Mountain View Innovation Centre near Ramsey in the Isle of Man. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Lezayre, Ramsey, Isle of Man · afd.co.uk, 28 Sept 2026
- Integration methods
- The Windows program supports standalone lookups, address insertion, Dynamic Data Exchange, and a Dynamic Link Library for suitable applications. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Lookup limit
- A single lookup or search returns a maximum of 300 records, after which the search must be refined. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Pricing inclusions
- The POP monthly fee includes program and data costs, annual postcode data and program updates, and unlimited technical support. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- AFD Postcode speeds up address entry in Windows or DOS programs. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Search
- Lookups can use postcodes, street and post town, county, or STD codes, including sounds-like searches for uncertain spelling. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- AFD says technical support is available to customers with a current licensed Postcode product, with web resources, email, and a weekday HelpDesk. · afd.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
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