How to geocode individual sites manually

While Sloc Local supports batch geocoding for efficiency, you can also geocode individual sites manually - a great option when you need maximum precision, control, or are working with only a few sites with limited address information.

Why use manual geocoding?

Manual geocoding is ideal when:

• You’re working with a small number of sites

• You want to manually verify or adjust locations

• You do not have detailed address information for that site

• You need to fine-tune a location to a very precise spot

Two ways to geocode manually

To geocode a site manually, you need to click on the icon in the View/Update column

Then you'll see a pop up window contains a search bar and an interactive map

1. Search by location details

You can enter any combination of known location data - for example:

• Site name

• Address

• Postcode

• Town or city

Sloc Local will return the closest matching result, which you can select to assign coordinates to that site.

2. Pin drop on the map

Can’t find the right match via search? Or want to fine-tune the location down to the metre?

• Simply click on the map to drop a pin exactly where the site should be located

• This gives you full control to place the point precisely - even in hard-to-map locations like new developments, private roads, or large complexes

💡Pro tip

Use pin drop to refine locations after initial batch geocoding - especially for high-priority sites where precision matters most (e.g. flagship stores or sensitive overlap areas).