If you have to send a letter to England, you need to address it correctly so that it is delivered to the correct destination. When addressing, you will need to include the recipient's name, address, and zip code at the bottom left of the envelope. Next, you will need to put the appropriate seal on the envelope before mailing the letter.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Address the letter to England
Step 1. Write the name and address at the bottom left of the envelope
When writing a letter to England, the recipient's information goes to the bottom left of the envelope instead of the center. Write in large, legible letters and numbers so that the courier has no problem reading it.
Step 2. Write the person's full name on the first line
Leave enough space at the bottom of the envelope so that you can include other information about the recipient, such as their address. Remember to include a formal salutation for formal letters.
- For example, the first line would look something like: Dr. Martin Smith
- Greetings include Mr. (Mr.), Mrs. (Mrs.), Ms (Miss), Miss (Miss), Dr. and Esq (Don).
Step 3. Write the name of the company if you send a letter to a company
If you are sending your letter to a business instead of a residential address, you must include the business name below where you wrote the recipient's name. This will help the courier to locate the desired destination of the letter.
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So far the letter should look something like:
Dr. Martin Smith
ABC Company
Step 4. Write the recipient's street or PO box address below the name
The street name and house number should go under the name if you are sending the letter to a residential address. If you are sending the letter to a PO Box, write the PO Box number in this space.
- A PO Box will look something like "P. O. Box 888".
- If the letter goes to a company, write the street address under the company name.
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So far the letter should look something like:
Dr. Martin Smith
ABC Company
432 Chapel Street
Step 5. Include the name of the city or town and the zip code below the street address
Write the full name of the town or city and then make a space and write the postal code without punctuation after it. If you didn't get the zip code when you asked for the address, you can look it up online at
- The largest cities in England include London, Manchester, and Liverpool.
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The letter should look something like:
Dr. Martin Smith
ABC Company
432 Chapel Street
Manchester WIP 6HQ
Step 6. Write “England” below the postal code
The last line of the address should include the country you are sending the letter to, or in this case, England. This will let the post office know which country to send the letter to.
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The full address should look something like:
Dr. Martin Smith
ABC Company
432 Chapel Street
Manchester WIP 6HQ
England
Method 2 of 2: Write the return address and send the letter
Step 1. Write the return address on the back of the envelope
Write your name, address, city, and zip code on the back of the letter. This will ensure that you receive the letter back if the letter does not reach the desired destination.
Step 2. Buy a Forever Global stamp if you live in the United States
Forever Global stamps are used to send international letters if you are in the United States. The stamp costs $ 1.15 and is accepted for all cards weighing 28 g (1 ounce) or less. You only need 1 Forever Global stamp for each letter.
If your envelope weighs more than 1 ounce (28 g), you should take the letter to the post office
Step 3. Take your letter to the post office if you are not sure about the postage
If you do not live in the United States, take the letter to the post office. The post office will weigh the letter and tell you how much it costs to send it to England.
Step 4. Send the letter to the post office or leave it in a mailbox
Depending on where you live, it will take 1 to 2 weeks for the letter to reach England.