Accurate UK address and property data for direct mail and leaflet campaign planning
Plan accurate direct mail and leaflet campaigns using trusted UK property data, mapping tools and GIS support. Start with a free demo, upgrade to the Wholesale system for accurate counts and data, or speak to our GIS team if you need expert help.
Three ways to use Geolist
Choose the option that fits what you need today.
I just want counts
Use DataCounts to draw any area on a UK map and get an instant mailable property count. No account needed.
- Draw any area on a UK map
- Instant mailable property count
- No sign‑up required
- Free to use
I want counts AND the data
Full access to UK address data, UPRN identifiers, demographic targeting and campaign planning tools — with a 7-day free trial.
- 29M+ UK addresses
- UPRN & UDPRN identifiers
- PAF-aligned postal data
- Demographic audience filters
- Export-ready data files
I need help getting the data
Our GIS specialists work with you directly — from area selection and demographic targeting through to final data output.
- One-to-one GIS consultation
- Custom area & audience design
- Expert data preparation
- Campaign-ready output
Which option fits you best?
Not sure which option you need? Choose the one that best matches what you're here to do.
Built from Real Mailing Industry Experience
Geolist was created by Sharp Cat Ltd, a UK mailing house that has worked in direct mail since 2003.
The original purpose of Geolist was simple: help Sharp Cat provide more accurate property data to its mailing clients.
Geolist was not originally built as a software product. It began as a service-led data system designed to help ensure campaigns were planned against real, mailable properties before anything was printed, processed or posted.
Since Geolist started in 2014, the focus has remained the same: get the data right first, then build the tools that make that data easier to access and use.
We believe accurate campaign planning starts with accurate data. A mapping platform is only as good as the data behind it.
Over many years, we have developed systems, processes and verification methods designed to improve the accuracy of mailing data, property counts and campaign selections.
That real-world experience is what makes Geolist different. The platform was shaped by genuine campaign requirements, operational mailing work and real client planning problems.
Today, Geolist supports mailing houses, leaflet distribution companies, printers, agencies, political campaign teams, consultants and businesses planning their own campaigns.
Our focus is simple: help businesses get their message to real, mailable properties.
Why Geolist Data Is Different
Accurate Property Data for Direct Mail & Leaflet Campaigns
It starts with the data.
Geolist combines trusted UK data sources including Ordnance Survey, ONS, Royal Mail and other specialist datasets, then cleans and enhances them for one clear purpose: accurate direct mail and leaflet distribution planning.
This is what separates Geolist from ordinary data sources.
Our focus is not simply supplying records. Our focus is helping businesses plan campaigns against real, mailable properties. The goal is simple: help make sure every item is planned against a real, deliverable letterbox.
Geolist data is built specifically for direct mail.
It helps users understand property counts, delivery areas, campaign volumes and geographic coverage before anything is printed, quoted or mailed. Built for leaflet campaigns, door drops, campaign planning and geospatial targeting.
For many campaigns, confidence matters.
When selecting an area, businesses need confidence that property counts are accurate, mailable properties have not been missed, campaign volumes are realistic and data has been checked and verified.
Poor data wastes money.
There is little point printing, processing or posting mail to properties that are missing, incorrect or not properly mailable. Bad data can lead to missed delivery opportunities, wasted postage, wasted print costs, inaccurate campaign volumes and incorrect client quoting.
Geolist helps reduce that risk.
Our data is checked, updated and verified by the Geolist team to help provide reliable campaign planning information before production begins. We also provide direct mail and leaflet-focused demographic indicators to help campaign planners better understand the likely characteristics of an area or property group.
Geolist data is designed to support responsible and compliant direct mail and leaflet campaign planning workflows, including campaigns that require GDPR-aware data handling processes.
Our job is to help get your message to the right letterbox. Your creative team's job is to make it stand out when it lands on the doormat.
Campaign Planning Tools & GIS Support
Geolist gives businesses different ways to access accurate UK property data, from quick postcode counts through to advanced campaign planning systems and managed GIS support.
Whether you want to plan campaigns yourself or have our team manage the work for you, Geolist is designed to support direct mail, leaflet distribution and geospatial campaign planning.
Free DataCounts
datacounts.geolist.co.uk
Enter a postcode, choose a radius and get instant property counts.
Free DataCounts is a simple way to see Geolist data in action. It is ideal for quick checks, early campaign planning and fast property count estimates.
The free tool works primarily at postcode level, making it suitable for quick estimates and early-stage planning. For more accurate and detailed campaign planning, Geolist Wholesale and our GIS Team Service use more advanced data and mapping methods.
Users can register for up to 15 free searches per day.
Geolist Wholesale
wholesale.geolist.co.uk
Built for mailing houses, printers, leaflet distribution companies and campaign planners.
Geolist Wholesale gives trade users a professional way to plan campaigns, check property counts, manage customer area requests and prepare accurate campaign selections.
Draw any shape on a map, get instant counts, save projects and prepare campaigns before data is ordered. Access is £60 including VAT per month and includes a 7-day free trial. When address data is required, it can be purchased separately at wholesale trade rates.
GIS Team Service
For clients who do not want to use the tools themselves, the Geolist GIS team can manage the mapping, counting and data preparation work for them.
You send us the area, brief or boundary file — we do the work. Our team can draw campaign areas, process shapefiles, check property counts, prepare demographic insight, build accurate datasets and prepare presentation-ready mapping.
We can also load supplied shapefiles into shareable mapping systems, making it easier to review campaign areas internally or present plans to clients. This service is ideal for businesses that want accurate results without the hassle of managing mapping tools or GIS workflows themselves. The Geolist GIS team is experienced, practical and genuinely hands-on. We enjoy solving complex mapping and campaign planning problems and are used to going the extra mile to help get campaign areas right. From simple campaign counts through to complex GIS projects, work can be tailored to your requirements and budget.
Cactus — Full Campaign Support
Geolist provides the data and planning tools.
If you require the full service — including campaign planning, data selection, mailing, fulfilment or door drop support — we can connect you with a Sharp Cat account manager.
Using Cactus and Geolist data, Sharp Cat can help manage the wider campaign process from planning through to delivery. This is ideal for businesses that want campaigns professionally managed rather than using the tools themselves.
Who Uses Geolist?
Mailing Houses & Printers
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- Accurate property counts
- Faster client quoting
- Campaign planning
- Reducing missed properties
- Managing customer area requests
- Estimating mailing volumes
- Supporting direct mail quoting
- Helping clients plan campaigns
- Understanding target areas
Best option:
Geolist WholesaleLeaflet Distribution Companies
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- Delivery area planning
- Estimating campaign volumes
- Radius and polygon counts
- Mapping delivery zones
- Planning multi-drop campaigns
Best option:
Geolist WholesaleBusinesses Planning Their Own Campaigns
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- You will self mail or self leaflet drop
- Understanding local property counts
- Planning direct mail campaigns
- Identifying campaign areas
- Accessing address data
Best option:
Free DataCounts first, then Geolist WholesaleAgencies & Consultants
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- GIS support
- Demographic insight
- Boundary creation
- Shapefile processing
- Presentation-ready maps
Best option:
GIS Team ServicePolitical Campaign Teams
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- Planning leaflet and direct mail campaign areas
- Understanding property counts by location
- Mapping wards, constituencies and local areas
- Preparing campaign volumes
- Supporting local election and community campaign planning
Best option:
Geolist WholesaleClients Needing Full Campaign Support
Problems Geolist helps solve:
- Campaign planning
- Data selection
- Mailing support
- Fulfilment support
- Door drop support
- Managed project support
Best option:
GIS Team ServiceWholesale UK address data
Buy accurate UK address data, residential mailing lists and postcode-targeted mailing data for direct mail, leaflet distribution and customer acquisition campaigns. Geolist helps businesses search addresses, plan campaigns, get instant property counts and purchase only the address data they need at wholesale rates.
Whether you need residential addresses, business address data, mailing address search, postcode targeting, UPRN-linked property data or direct mail planning support, Geolist combines trusted UK data sources to help businesses plan campaigns with confidence.
Available data options
- Residential and business address data
- UPRN / UDPRN available
- PAF-aligned and OS-enhanced
- Buy only the addresses you need
- Bulk and wholesale pricing
Plan before you buy
Use Geolist to understand the count and coverage before committing to your campaign data.
Demographic data for smarter targeting
Geolist Demographic Audiences help you target the right households inside any area you choose. You define the boundary, then select the type of audience you want to prioritise. We use Census-based neighbourhood classifications and Geolist interpretation to show the likely household mix and provide an addressable mailing output where applicable.
- Choose your area (radius, postcode sectors, or custom boundary)
- Select your audience (life stage, spending confidence, or segment)
- Receive an Area Profile with counts and percentage mix
- Optionally get mailable addresses matched to your audience
Use the guide to understand how demographic audience selection can support direct mail and leaflet campaign planning.
Download the Demographic Audiences guide (PDF)UPRN & UDPRN data
For campaigns that require precise property-level identification, we offer UPRN and UDPRN data aligned with Ordnance Survey and Royal Mail sources. Ideal for compliance, deduplication, property-level targeting and advanced segmentation.
Request UPRN/UDPRN data- UPRN (Unique Property Reference Number)
- UDPRN (Unique Delivery Point Reference Number)
- OS and Royal Mail aligned
- Ideal for dedupe, validation and property-level targeting
PAF & postal address data
We supply PAF-aligned postal address data suitable for direct mail, leaflet distribution and address verification. Clean, structured and ready for campaign use.
Enquire about PAF data- Royal Mail PAF-aligned
- Clean, structured postal addresses
- Suitable for direct mail and verification
- Available for any UK area
Instant counts for any UK area
Draw a boundary, enter a postcode radius, or select postcode sectors to get instant household counts. Perfect for planning leaflet drops, direct mail campaigns and targeted outreach.
Frequently asked questions
Where does your data come from?
Our address data is aligned with Ordnance Survey, Royal Mail PAF and other authoritative sources.
How accurate is the data?
Data is updated regularly and validated against national datasets. Accuracy varies by area and source.
Do demographics confirm individual characteristics?
No. Demographics describe neighbourhood-level patterns only and do not confirm details about any individual household.
Can I buy only the addresses I need?
Yes. You can purchase address data for any defined area at wholesale rates.
Do you offer UPRN/UDPRN?
Yes. Property-level identifiers are available for advanced targeting and validation.
Login
Geolist has two login areas.
Geolist Wholesale
For trade users who plan and manage campaigns themselves. Use this login to draw areas, get counts, save projects and order data when required.
Login to Geolist WholesaleCactus Managed Campaigns
For managed campaign clients working with Sharp Cat, where the wider campaign process may include data, mailing, fulfilment or door drop support.
Login to Cactus Managed CampaignsNot sure which login you need?
Use Geolist Wholesale if you plan and manage campaigns yourself. Use Cactus if Sharp Cat manages campaigns or project work for you.
See Geolist in action
Examples of how Geolist helps plan accurate leaflet, direct mail and campaign areas using map-based property data.
Trusted UK Data & Industry Experience
Geolist is built on trusted data, real mailing industry experience and responsible data handling processes.
Accreditations & Partnerships
Built from Real Industry Experience
- Built from real mailing industry workflows
- UK geospatial and campaign planning expertise
- Direct mail and leaflet distribution focus
- Data handling and operational security processes
- Years of campaign planning experience
Speak to the GIS Team
Tell us what you're trying to achieve and we'll help you design the right targeting and prepare the data.
Geolist
by Sharp Cat
Geolist by Sharp Cat Ltd
Company No. 4633777 | VAT GB 813 3251 65
Registered office: 1 Colleton Crescent, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4DG
www.sharpcat.co.ukServices
- UK property data
- Direct mail campaign planning
- Leaflet distribution planning
- GIS mapping services
- Demographic insight
- Campaign area analysis
Trust & Accreditation
- Ordnance Survey Partner
- Royal Mail / PAF licensing
- ISO 27001
- ISO 9001
- ISO 14001





