What County Am I In?

What County Is BS30 In?

BS30 is located in the county of

Gloucestershire Ceremonial

South Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire · England

CountyGloucestershire
DistrictSouth Gloucestershire
CountryEngland
OutcodeBS30
Latitude51.4447
Longitude-2.4713

About Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire
Ceremonial County
Population
937,363
Area
3,160 km²
County Town
Gloucester
Population Density
297 per km²

Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BS30.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Gloucestershire, which is the local authority within Gloucestershire. 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 BS30, use Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire vs South Gloucestershire

Postcode BS30 is in South Gloucestershire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. South Gloucestershire sits within the ceremonial county of Gloucestershire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BS30 in?

BS30 is in Gloucestershire, England.

What district is BS30 in?

BS30 is in South Gloucestershire.

What county should I put for BS30 on forms?

For postcode BS30, enter Gloucestershire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BS30?

Postcode BS30 is served by South Gloucestershire, a local authority within Gloucestershire. 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 Gloucestershire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Gloucestershire?

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