Find Your Nearest Postbox

This geospatial web tool, named "Find Your Nearest Postbox," offers a straightforward solution for locating postboxes across the United Kingdom. Users can input a postcode to dynamically display nearby postbox locations on an interactive map. The application is built on a foundation of publicly available mapping data and specific postal information.

The mapping interface utilizes OpenStreetMap tiles, providing a familiar and detailed geographic context. Data for the postbox locations is sourced from Royal Mail and supplemented by the broader "Locating Postboxes" project, ensuring comprehensive coverage. This tool exemplifies practical web-mapping development, enabling efficient geographical queries for a common public utility.

Developed by Matthew Somerville, this project demonstrates the effective integration of open data and web technologies to create a user-friendly geospatial service. It highlights how simple, yet effective, applications can be built to solve everyday navigation and location-based needs, contributing to public convenience.