What County Am I In?

What County Is BH13 In?

BH13 is located in the county of

Dorset Ceremonial

Dorset · England

CountyDorset
DistrictDorset
CountryEngland
OutcodeBH13
Latitude50.7089
Longitude-1.9205

About Dorset

Dorset
Ceremonial County
Population
781,401
Area
2,652 km²
County Town
Dorchester
Population Density
295 per km²

Dorset 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 Dorset. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BH13.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Dorset. 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 BH13, use Dorset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BH13 in?

BH13 is in Dorset, England.

What district is BH13 in?

BH13 is in Dorset.

What county should I put for BH13 on forms?

For postcode BH13, enter Dorset as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BH13?

Postcode BH13 is served by Dorset. 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 Dorset can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Dorset?

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