How to set up local delivery for specific UK postcodes?

Technical Q&A

Topic summary

A merchant needs to configure local delivery for specific UK postcodes (e.g., EH1) while excluding similar-looking codes (EH10, EH11). This is challenging because Shopify’s native local delivery settings don’t distinguish between these postcode patterns.

Suggested Solutions:

  • Third-party apps like “Local Delivery,” “Store Pickup + Delivery,” or “Local Delivery Rate by Zip code” can handle postcode restrictions, though they typically require paid subscriptions
  • One user discovered a workaround using dashes (e.g., “AB1—”) to limit postcode ranges, allowing AB11AB while excluding AB131AB

Current Status:

  • Shopify support indicated they were working on native UK postcode support, but no updates have been released
  • One merchant resorted to manually entering ~10,000 postcodes using a paid app to bypass Shopify’s delivery limit
  • Feedback has been submitted for feature consideration, with updates expected on Shopify’s changelog page if implemented

Ongoing Issue:
After 4+ years, merchants continue requesting this functionality, expressing frustration that this core feature remains unaddressed while other updates are prioritized.

Summarized with AI on November 1. AI used: claude-sonnet-4-5-20250929.
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Thanks for your comment, @janebodx .

I know your question was directed at @Zack86 , but I did want to share that many delivery restriction apps include the option of zip codes and/or postcodes to meet global merchant needs. Have you reached out to the App Developers of the apps I recommended above to discuss if their solution can work for your needs?

Warm regards,