Postcode wars: A gang phenomenon in the UK, mostly in big cities, where rival gangs clash based on their postcodes. These conflicts can involve stabbings, shootings, and murders, often putting innocent members of the public at risk. Prison authorities sometimes assess inmates’ gang and postcode affiliations to prevent these wars from spilling over behind bars.
Lee: Bruv, what’s all this about postcode wars, in the news is it postmen fighting each other?
Frank: LOL, no you muppet! it means gang warfare in big city's bruv.
Lee: Get you Bruv LOL.
Frank: LOL.
Frank: LOL, no you muppet! it means gang warfare in big city's bruv.
Lee: Get you Bruv LOL.
Frank: LOL.
by Jamie Cheese January 27, 2026
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