What County Am I In?

What County Is BT17 In?

BT17 is located in the county of

Belfast District

Belfast · Northern Ireland

CountyBelfast
DistrictBelfast
CountryNorthern Ireland
OutcodeBT17
Latitude54.5535
Longitude-6.0202

About Belfast

Belfast
District
Population
345,418
Area
133 km²
County Town
Belfast
Population Density
2,597 per km²

Belfast is a district in Northern Ireland. It was formed during the 2015 local government reform in Northern Ireland.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Belfast. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BT17.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Belfast. 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 BT17, use Belfast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BT17 in?

BT17 is in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

What district is BT17 in?

BT17 is in Belfast.

What county should I put for BT17 on forms?

For postcode BT17, enter Belfast as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BT17?

Postcode BT17 is served by Belfast. 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 Belfast can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Belfast?

Belfast is a district, one of 11 districts in Northern Ireland reformed in 2015.