What County Am I In?

What County Is BN99 In?

BN99 is located in the county of

West Sussex Ceremonial

Adur, West Sussex · England

CountyWest Sussex
DistrictAdur
CountryEngland
OutcodeBN99
Latitude50.8234
Longitude-0.3463

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 BN99.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Adur, 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 BN99, use West Sussex.

West Sussex vs Adur

Postcode BN99 is in Adur, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Adur sits within the ceremonial county of West Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Adur 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 BN99 in?

BN99 is in West Sussex, England.

What district is BN99 in?

BN99 is in Adur.

What county should I put for BN99 on forms?

For postcode BN99, enter West Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BN99?

Postcode BN99 is served by Adur, 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.