What County Am I In?

What County Is BN13 In?

BN13 is located in the county of

West Sussex Ceremonial

Worthing, West Sussex · England

CountyWest Sussex
DistrictWorthing
CountryEngland
OutcodeBN13
Latitude50.8328
Longitude-0.4116

About West Sussex

West Sussex
Ceremonial County
Population
885,055
Area
1,991 km²
County Town
Chichester
Population Density
445 per km²

West Sussex 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 West Sussex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BN13.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Worthing, which is the local authority within West Sussex. 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 BN13, use West Sussex.

West Sussex vs Worthing

Postcode BN13 is in Worthing, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Worthing sits within the ceremonial county of West Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Worthing is your council; West Sussex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter West Sussex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BN13 in?

BN13 is in West Sussex, England.

What district is BN13 in?

BN13 is in Worthing.

What county should I put for BN13 on forms?

For postcode BN13, enter West Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BN13?

Postcode BN13 is served by Worthing, a local authority within West Sussex. 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 West Sussex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is West Sussex?

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