Frequently Asked Questions - Maps

Can I buy a map of a constituency?
Not from us. Ordnance Survey publishes paper maps showing constituencies as part of its Administrative Boundary Map series which is available through specialist distributors called Mapping and Data Centres. Mapping and Data Centres may also be able to produce a customised map that is suitable for your requirements. Details of Mapping and Data Centres are available on the Ordnance Survey website at
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/support/mapping-and-data-centres/index.html.

Have you got maps of current constituencies?
There are PDF maps of all current constituencies available from the Maps section of this website. Some of the PDF files are large, so have a look at the questions in the Technical section of these Frequently Asked Questions for advice on how to download and view them.

Are there other online sources of maps?
Another source on the Web of maps showing constituencies is Ordnance Survey's Election Maps website (www.election-maps.co.uk) which is designed to help the understanding of the electoral geography of the United Kingdom. Users can select from a variety of administrative and electoral boundaries that can be overlaid on a mapping background. The mapping background can be made very detailed, showing individual street names.

Have you got maps of constituencies from the past?
We have maps available of recent past constituencies, but not before the late 1990s. However, the reports and legislation which defined those constituencies are available in the Past Reviews pages of this website.

Can I republish or reuse one of the maps on your website?
The maps on our website are joint copyright between us and Ordnance Survey. Our content can be re-used under the Open Government Licence, as detailed in our copyright page. Before doing so, you will also need to get agreement from Ordnance Survey for the use of its material. Ordnance Survey has a helpline on 08456 05 05 05 and customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk who will be able to advise on how to do this.

Can you print a large map for me?
We make PDF files of our maps available so anyone can print their own copy. If you want a larger map than you can print yourself, we suggest you take the PDF file to a printer for them to do the work. Before doing so, you will also need to get agreement from Ordnance Survey for the use of its material. Ordnance Survey has a helpline on 08456 05 05 05 and customerservices@ordnancesurvey.co.uk who will be able to advise on how to do this.