What County Am I In?

What County Is AB52 In?

AB52 is located in the county of

Aberdeenshire Council Area

Aberdeenshire · Scotland

CountyAberdeenshire
DistrictAberdeenshire
CountryScotland
OutcodeAB52
Latitude57.344
Longitude-2.6096

About Aberdeenshire

Aberdeenshire
Council Area
Population
263,360
Area
6,313 km²
Admin Centre
Inverurie
Population Density
42 per km²

Aberdeenshire 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 Aberdeenshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode AB52.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Aberdeenshire. 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 AB52, use Aberdeenshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is AB52 in?

AB52 is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

What district is AB52 in?

AB52 is in Aberdeenshire.

What county should I put for AB52 on forms?

For postcode AB52, enter Aberdeenshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers AB52?

Postcode AB52 is served by Aberdeenshire. 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 Aberdeenshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Aberdeenshire?

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