What County Am I In?

What County Is AB16 In?

AB16 is located in the county of

Aberdeen City Council Area

Aberdeen City · Scotland

CountyAberdeen City
DistrictAberdeen City
CountryScotland
OutcodeAB16
Latitude57.16
Longitude-2.1567

About Aberdeen City

Aberdeen City
Council Area
Population
228,920
Area
186 km²
Admin Centre
Aberdeen
Population Density
1,231 per km²

Aberdeen City is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Aberdeen City. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode AB16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Aberdeen City. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.

Postal Address

Royal Mail considers the county optional in postal addresses — the postcode is sufficient for delivery. However, many forms and databases still require a county. For AB16, use Aberdeen City.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is AB16 in?

AB16 is in Aberdeen City, Scotland.

What district is AB16 in?

AB16 is in Aberdeen City.

What county should I put for AB16 on forms?

For postcode AB16, enter Aberdeen City as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers AB16?

Postcode AB16 is served by Aberdeen City. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.

Is the county optional on UK postal addresses?

Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Aberdeen City can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.