What County Am I In?

What County Is BS27 In?

BS27 is located in the county of

Somerset Ceremonial

Somerset · England

CountySomerset
DistrictSomerset
CountryEngland
OutcodeBS27
Latitude51.2727
Longitude-2.7729

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 BS27.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by 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 BS27, use Somerset.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BS27 in?

BS27 is in Somerset, England.

What district is BS27 in?

BS27 is in Somerset.

What county should I put for BS27 on forms?

For postcode BS27, enter Somerset as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BS27?

Postcode BS27 is served by 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.