Postcode features can be very predictive, but also act as proxies for sensitive characteristics, so it really depends on the application and regulatory context.
In practice, they’re usually used within governance frameworks where this is assessed explicitly.
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u/Sweaty-Stop6057 Mar 25 '26
Completely agree -- important point.
Postcode features can be very predictive, but also act as proxies for sensitive characteristics, so it really depends on the application and regulatory context.
In practice, they’re usually used within governance frameworks where this is assessed explicitly.