diff --git a/public/index.html b/public/index.html
index d1df916..40f34f3 100644
--- a/public/index.html
+++ b/public/index.html
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ <h1>Crime rates in your area</h1>
     <br>
     <form>
         <label for="input_postcode"></label>
-        <input type="text" id="input_postcode" name="postcode">
+        <input type="text" id="input_postcode" name="postcode" placeholder="Please enter a postcode">
         <button class="postcodeButton">Search</button>
         <button class="geoButton">Geolocation</button>
     </form>