What County Am I In?

What County Is CF61 In?

CF61 is located in the county of

Vale of Glamorgan Principal Area

Vale of Glamorgan · Wales

CountyVale of Glamorgan
DistrictVale of Glamorgan
CountryWales
OutcodeCF61
Latitude51.4084
Longitude-3.4812

About Vale of Glamorgan

Vale of Glamorgan
Principal Area
Population
132,491
Area
331 km²
Admin Centre
Barry
Population Density
400 per km²

Vale of Glamorgan 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 Vale of Glamorgan. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CF61.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Vale of Glamorgan. 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 CF61, use Vale of Glamorgan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CF61 in?

CF61 is in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.

What district is CF61 in?

CF61 is in Vale of Glamorgan.

What county should I put for CF61 on forms?

For postcode CF61, enter Vale of Glamorgan as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CF61?

Postcode CF61 is served by Vale of Glamorgan. 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 Vale of Glamorgan can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Vale of Glamorgan?

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