What County Am I In?

What County Is AB56 In?

AB56 is located in the county of

Aberdeenshire Council Area

Aberdeenshire · Scotland

CountyAberdeenshire
DistrictAberdeenshire
CountryScotland
OutcodeAB56
Latitude57.6744
Longitude-2.9291

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 AB56.

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 AB56, use Aberdeenshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is AB56 in?

AB56 is in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

What district is AB56 in?

AB56 is in Aberdeenshire.

What county should I put for AB56 on forms?

For postcode AB56, enter Aberdeenshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers AB56?

Postcode AB56 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.