What County Am I In?

What County Is CF42 In?

CF42 is located in the county of

Rhondda Cynon Taf Principal Area

Rhondda Cynon Taf · Wales

CountyRhondda Cynon Taf
DistrictRhondda Cynon Taf
CountryWales
OutcodeCF42
Latitude51.6675
Longitude-3.5242

About Rhondda Cynon Taf

Rhondda Cynon Taf
Principal Area
Population
237,545
Area
424 km²
Admin Centre
Pontypridd
Population Density
560 per km²

Rhondda Cynon Taf 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CF42.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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 CF42, use Rhondda Cynon Taf.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CF42 in?

CF42 is in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

What district is CF42 in?

CF42 is in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

What county should I put for CF42 on forms?

For postcode CF42, enter Rhondda Cynon Taf as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CF42?

Postcode CF42 is served by Rhondda Cynon Taf. 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 Rhondda Cynon Taf can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Rhondda Cynon Taf?

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