Door-to-door distribution
Need a team at the door — and proof of the route?
Compare addressed direct mail sent through the postal network with our directly managed doorstep delivery for exact campaign areas, urgent deadlines and consultation evidence.
The difference is at the doorstep
When the date matters, delivery control matters
Both services can plan mapped campaigns. The difference is what happens after the area is agreed: delivery timing, route visibility, doorstep evidence and how quickly delivery can be managed if something changes.
| Campaign need | National Leaflet managed delivery | Royal Mail direct mail |
|---|---|---|
| Time-critical deadlines | We promise delivery by the agreed date. Same-day is available when we confirm the map, artwork, quantity and team capacity. | After posting, mail travels through the Royal Mail network; delays can affect when it reaches the door. |
| Live route visibility | GPS records team movement every three seconds and is reviewed against the agreed delivery area. | Royal Mail direct mail does not include live distributor GPS or a route report across your mapped area. |
| Proof for consultations | Route reporting plus photos of leaflets being posted at doors, giving consultation teams useful visual evidence for their project records. | Postal tracking depends on the service chosen; it does not show a team member posting your leaflet at a particular door. |
| If a problem comes up | If an access, boundary or safety issue arises, we can pause the affected route at any time and contact you straight away. | Once items are in the postal network, there is no live field route for your campaign team to pause or redirect. |
This comparison is between our managed doorstep delivery and Royal Mail direct mail.
For public consultations
Give your team a record of what happened on the ground
A route map shows where the team worked across the agreed area. Photos of leaflets being posted show the notice in the real neighbourhood. Together with delivery notes and any recorded access issues, they give project teams useful material for consultation records and follow-up.
We agree the reporting package with you before the campaign starts, so you know what will be included in the completion report.
Explore proof and reporting →Have a fixed date?
Send us your map and deadline
We will check the property count, printing needs and team availability, then tell you clearly whether same-day delivery is possible or set out the earliest workable schedule.