Idox NGD Address Managed Service
Accurate, current, address data, updated daily
The Idox National Geographic Database (NGD) Address Managed Service provides secure, immediate access to Ordnance Survey’s NGD Address data for Great Britain - for your licensed area of interest.
Ideal for organisations that depend on reliable, up-to-date address intelligence, this fully managed service includes a dedicated database instance, complete with powerful spatial analysis tools via PostgreSQL and PostGIS.
Make smarter, faster decisions backed by trusted geographic information. Whether you're planning infrastructure, delivering services, or running location-based analysis, you'll benefit from accurate, regularly refreshed address data.
Key Features of the Idox NGD Address Managed Service
• Daily data updates - access the most current address information. Data is refreshed automatically every day - no manual updates needed.
• Dedicated database environment - every customer gets their own secure, standalone database instance for fast, reliable querying and analysis.
• Built-in geospatial tools - harness the power of PostGIS and PostgreSQL to run advanced spatial queries and geospatial analysis directly within your environment.
• Secure, controlled access - access is protected with robust credentials and restricted to approved IP addresses, ensuring your data remains controlled and secure.
• Full attribution & geometry - includes detailed attribution and spatial geometry from AddressBase Premium, capturing every stage of an address - from initial creation to historic records.
Comprehensive address lifecycle coverage
Access detailed records across every stage of the address lifecycle, with full support for component tables and classifications:
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Pre-build addresses |
Built addresses |
Non-addressable objects |
Street addresses |
Historic addresses |
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Properties with planning permission or under construction. |
Active properties ready to receive mail and services. |
Infrastructure not intended to receive post, such as reservoirs, substations, or other service-related structures. |
Roads, paths, and access routes identified by local authorities. |
Properties that no longer exist eg. demolished, redeveloped, or reconfigured. |
Use Cases
The NGD Address Managed Service is designed to support a wide range of real-world applications, helping organisations make smarter, data-driven decisions.
• Emergency planning & response - quickly identify vulnerable properties and plan effective evacuation routes using accurate, up-to-date address data.
• Infrastructure & utilities management - track new developments, monitor network changes, and manage critical assets with high spatial precision.
• Planning & development - analyse growth trends, monitor the property lifecycle, and support evidence-based planning decisions.
• Public service delivery - ensure accurate service coverage, engage residents effectively, and improve operational efficiency.
• Logistics & route optimisation - reduce failed deliveries and streamline operations with reliable location intelligence and address accuracy.
• Environmental monitoring & land use analysis - assess land use changes, monitor environmental impact, and support sustainability initiatives with geospatial insight.
Trial Access Available
Get hands-on experience with the NGD Address Managed Service. Trial access includes a sample area of NGD Address GB, allowing you to test the data and functionality before committing.
Licensing Requirements
To use the Idox NGD Address Managed Service, you'll need one of the following:
• A valid data licence for Ordnance Survey NGD Address GB, or
• An existing licence for OS AddressBase Premium
If you're unsure about your current licensing status, our team can check eligibility and guide you through the process.