What County Am I In?

What County Is CF36 In?

CF36 is located in the county of

Bridgend Principal Area

Bridgend · Wales

CountyBridgend
DistrictBridgend
CountryWales
OutcodeCF36
Latitude51.4851
Longitude-3.6994

About Bridgend

Bridgend
Principal Area
Population
145,738
Area
251 km²
Admin Centre
Bridgend
Population Density
581 per km²

Bridgend is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Bridgend. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CF36.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Bridgend. 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 CF36, use Bridgend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CF36 in?

CF36 is in Bridgend, Wales.

What district is CF36 in?

CF36 is in Bridgend.

What county should I put for CF36 on forms?

For postcode CF36, enter Bridgend as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CF36?

Postcode CF36 is served by Bridgend. 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 Bridgend can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Bridgend?

Bridgend is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.