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GeoAccuracy Code

The GeoAccuracy code is made up of the following values :
  • The geocoding status.

  • The geocoding level.

For example, the P3 geoaccuracy code implies:
  • P: a single geocode was found matching the input address.

  • 3: the geocode level is Thoroughfare.

The tables below give detail description of the geocoding status and level.

Geocoding status

Description

P (Point)

a single geocode was found matching the input address.

I (Interpolated)

a geocode was able to be interpolated from the input addresses location in a range.

A (Average)

multiple candidate geocodes were found to match the input address, and an average of these was returned.

U (Unable to geocode)

a geocode was not able to be generated for the input address.

Geocoding level

Description

5

delivery point (PostBox or SubBuilding).

4

premises (Premises or Building).

3

thoroughfare.

2

locality.

1

administrative area.

0

none.

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