🧭 OS GIS Data — Tiles & Bespoke Area Extracts

Choose standardised Tiles for full coverage, or Smaller Bespoke Extracts for the exact area you need.

  • 📍 Download full-coverage tiles or select smaller, custom-shaped extracts
  • 🧩 CAD/GIS-ready formats — DWG, DXF, SHP, GeoTIFF, GeoPackage
  • ⚙️ Clean, layered and projection-ready mapping for professional workflows
  • 🚀 Fast turnaround — delivered by email, 7 days a week
  • 🏢 Trusted Ordnance Survey Partner for over 20 years
Image Product Scale / Format Description Buy Tiles Buy Bespoke Area
OS MasterMap Topography
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OS MasterMap Topography Vector — DWG / DXF / SHP Detailed, layered mapping ideal for CAD and GIS projects. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS VectorMap Local 1:10,000
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OS VectorMap Local Vector — 1:10,000 Clean, generalised mapping for design, planning and background use. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS MasterMap Imagery Layer
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OS MasterMap Imagery Layer Raster — 1 km × 1 km / Bespoke True-orthorectified aerial photography aligned to OS MasterMap. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS Terrain DTM
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OS Terrain Data (DTM) Raster/Grid — 5m DTM / DSM Height data for contouring, flood modelling or landscape analysis. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS 10k Raster GeoTIFF
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OS Raster GeoTIFF — 1:10,000 Raster — 10k High-detail raster mapping ideal for large-scale design or context maps. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS 25k Raster GeoTIFF
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OS Raster GeoTIFF — 1:25,000 Raster — 25k Explorer-style raster mapping for leisure, site and planning use. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area
OS 50k Raster GeoTIFF
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OS Raster GeoTIFF — 1:50,000 Raster — 50k Landranger-style raster mapping ideal for regional context and overviews. Buy Tiles Buy Smaller Area

OS GIS Data — Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What is OS GIS Data?

Professional Ordnance Survey datasets supplied in CAD/GIS-ready formats — DWG, DXF, SHP, GeoTIFF, GeoPackage — for spatial analysis, planning and technical workflows. Browse our OS GIS MasterMap range.

What’s the difference between Tiles and Bespoke Area Extracts?

Tiles are fixed grid sections such as 1 km × 1 km or 5 km × 5 km — ideal for broad coverage. Bespoke Area Extracts are custom-cut to your specific site (AOI), reducing cost and file size.

Which should I choose — Tiles or Bespoke Areas?

Choose Tiles for large or regional projects, or Bespoke AOI extracts via GIS MasterMap if you need only your site boundary.

What formats are available?

DWG/DXF for CAD, SHP/GeoPackage for GIS, and GeoTIFF for raster imagery — all projection-ready in OSGB36 / British National Grid.

How quickly can I receive my data?

Orders are processed daily with email delivery in about 20–30 minutes (7 am – 11 pm, 7 days).

How long has UK Map Centre supplied OS GIS data?

We’ve been an Ordnance Survey Premium Partner for over 20 years, supplying licensed digital mapping across Great Britain.

Product Selection

What is OS MasterMap Topography and when should I use it?

OS MasterMap Topography is OS’s most detailed vector dataset — buildings, boundaries, roads and surfaces — ideal for CAD/GIS design, planning and precision analysis.

What is OS VectorMap Local used for?

VectorMap Local (1:10,000) provides clean, generalised vector mapping perfect for context, asset registers and base maps.

What is OS MasterMap Imagery Layer?

OS MasterMap Imagery Layer supplies true-orthorectified aerial photography precisely aligned to MasterMap — ideal for visual site analysis, context and verification of ground features.

What is OS Terrain Data (DTM)?

OS Terrain 5 provides 5 m resolution height data for contours, flood modelling, drainage design and 3D landscape analysis.

What’s the difference between Raster GeoTIFFs at 1:10 k, 1:25 k and 1:50 k?
  • 1:10 000 Raster — high-detail for large-scale design and mapping backdrops
  • 1:25 000 Raster — Explorer-style mapping with contours and paths
  • 1:50 000 Raster — Landranger-style regional overview and presentation mapping
Which product should I use for aerial imagery?

Choose the OS MasterMap Imagery Layer for professional orthorectified aerials aligned to OS coordinates.

Vector vs Raster Data

What’s the difference between vector and raster data?

Vector data (MasterMap, VML) uses editable lines and polygons for analysis. Raster data (GeoTIFFs, aerial imagery) are georeferenced images best for basemaps or visualisation.

When should I use vector data?

Use vector data for editable design, styling, analysis, or integrating with CAD/GIS drawings — anywhere you need interactive feature layers.

When should I use raster data?

Raster data is ideal for background mapping, aerial context or printed materials where detailed analysis isn’t required.

Technical Questions

What does “projection-ready” mean?

The datasets include the full coordinate reference system — OSGB36 / British National Grid — and align seamlessly in your CAD/GIS projects.

What does “clean, layered” mean?

Data is structured into logical layers (buildings, roads, vegetation, water, boundaries), each with attributes — letting you toggle visibility and style per layer.

What GIS/CAD software is compatible?

Works with QGIS, ArcGIS, MapInfo, AutoCAD, MicroStation and any program supporting SHP, DWG, DXF, GPKG or GeoTIFF formats.

What does “true-orthorectified” mean for aerial imagery?

Orthorectified images are corrected for terrain relief and lens distortion, ensuring accurate ground positions and alignment with vector and terrain data.

Usage & Applications

What can I use OS GIS Data for?

Spatial analysis, planning applications, environmental studies, infrastructure and utility planning, flood risk, landscape design, site surveys, and mapping outputs.

Can I combine different OS products together?

Yes — OS datasets share the same coordinate reference, allowing MasterMap, Imagery, Terrain 5 and raster GeoTIFFs to overlay perfectly.

Is this data suitable for professional planning applications?

Absolutely. OS MasterMap Topography and companion datasets meet professional accuracy and licensing requirements for planning and consultancy work.

What’s the tile coverage for OS MasterMap Imagery?

Imagery is delivered as 1 km × 1 km tiles or as bespoke AOI extracts for site-specific orders.

How detailed is the terrain data?

OS Terrain 5 offers 5 m grid spacing, suitable for contouring, flood and drainage modelling, and landscape analysis.

Why Buy from Us?

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Many Scales and Styles
1:100 Kerb Plans to 50K Raster Style. Block Plans, Location Plans, Planning Packs.
Digital Formats
PDF, JPG, TIFF, GeoTIFF, CAD in minutes.
Vector CAD Data
For expert users with CAD tools. DXF/DWG formats.
Keep Legal
Council, Land Registry and Utility Compliant.
Map, Size and Shape Options
Find your location, select your size and shape as needed. Easy and clear options.
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