What County Am I In?

What County Is BN22 In?

BN22 is located in the county of

East Sussex Ceremonial

Wealden, East Sussex · England

CountyEast Sussex
DistrictWealden
CountryEngland
OutcodeBN22
Latitude50.7899
Longitude0.2835

About East Sussex

East Sussex
Ceremonial County
Population
823,258
Area
1,792 km²
County Town
Lewes
Population Density
459 per km²

East 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 East Sussex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BN22.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Wealden, which is the local authority within East 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 BN22, use East Sussex.

East Sussex vs Wealden

Postcode BN22 is in Wealden, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Wealden sits within the ceremonial county of East Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BN22 in?

BN22 is in East Sussex, England.

What district is BN22 in?

BN22 is in Wealden.

What county should I put for BN22 on forms?

For postcode BN22, enter East Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BN22?

Postcode BN22 is served by Wealden, a local authority within East 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 East Sussex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is East Sussex?

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