What County Am I In?

What County Is B97 In?

B97 is located in the county of

Worcestershire Ceremonial

Redditch, Worcestershire · England

CountyWorcestershire
DistrictRedditch
CountryEngland
OutcodeB97
Latitude52.2994
Longitude-1.955

About Worcestershire

Worcestershire
Ceremonial County
Population
604,947
Area
1,741 km²
County Town
Worcester
Population Density
347 per km²

Worcestershire is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Worcestershire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode B97.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Redditch, which is the local authority within Worcestershire. 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 B97, use Worcestershire.

Worcestershire vs Redditch

Postcode B97 is in Redditch, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Redditch sits within the ceremonial county of Worcestershire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Redditch is your council; Worcestershire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Worcestershire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is B97 in?

B97 is in Worcestershire, England.

What district is B97 in?

B97 is in Redditch.

What county should I put for B97 on forms?

For postcode B97, enter Worcestershire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers B97?

Postcode B97 is served by Redditch, a local authority within Worcestershire. 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 Worcestershire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Worcestershire?

Worcestershire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.