What County Am I In?

What County Is BT48 In?

BT48 is located in the county of

Derry City and Strabane District

Derry City and Strabane · Northern Ireland

CountyDerry City and Strabane
DistrictDerry City and Strabane
CountryNorthern Ireland
OutcodeBT48
Latitude55.0104
Longitude-7.3278

About Derry City and Strabane

Derry City and Strabane
District
Population
150,756
Area
1,237 km²
County Town
Derry
Population Density
122 per km²

Derry City and Strabane 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 Derry City and Strabane. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode BT48.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Derry City and Strabane. 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 BT48, use Derry City and Strabane.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is BT48 in?

BT48 is in Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland.

What district is BT48 in?

BT48 is in Derry City and Strabane.

What county should I put for BT48 on forms?

For postcode BT48, enter Derry City and Strabane as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers BT48?

Postcode BT48 is served by Derry City and Strabane. 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 Derry City and Strabane can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Derry City and Strabane?

Derry City and Strabane is a district, one of 11 districts in Northern Ireland reformed in 2015.