What County Am I In?

What County Is BS21 In?

BS21 is located in the county of

Somerset Ceremonial

North Somerset, Somerset · England

CountySomerset
DistrictNorth Somerset
CountryEngland
OutcodeBS21
Latitude51.4351
Longitude-2.8496

About Somerset

Somerset
Ceremonial County
Population
982,941
Area
4,170 km²
County Town
Taunton
Population Density
236 per km²

Somerset 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 Somerset. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BS21.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by North Somerset, which is the local authority within Somerset. 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 BS21, use Somerset.

Somerset vs North Somerset

Postcode BS21 is in North Somerset, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. North Somerset sits within the ceremonial county of Somerset, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BS21 in?

BS21 is in Somerset, England.

What district is BS21 in?

BS21 is in North Somerset.

What county should I put for BS21 on forms?

For postcode BS21, enter Somerset as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BS21?

Postcode BS21 is served by North Somerset, a local authority within Somerset. 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 Somerset can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Somerset?

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