# matchmethodvalue

This code list is used in association with the Match Method attribute which is present within the Royal Mail Address Feature Type. The code list describes the method by which a Unique Delivery Point Reference Number (UDPRN) has been matched to a Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN).

| Label     | Definition                                                                                                                                  |
| --------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Automated | Unique Delivery Point Reference Number (UDPRN) matched algorithmically.                                                                     |
| Manual    | Unique Delivery Point Reference Number (UDPRN) matched non-algorithmically or by Local Authorities.                                         |
| Unknown   | The method for matching the Unique Delivery Point Reference Number (UDPRN) to a Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) cannot be assigned. |


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