What County Am I In?

What County Is CF81 In?

CF81 is located in the county of

Caerphilly Principal Area

Caerphilly · Wales

CountyCaerphilly
DistrictCaerphilly
CountryWales
OutcodeCF81
Latitude51.7021
Longitude-3.2448

About Caerphilly

Caerphilly
Principal Area
Population
175,999
Area
277 km²
Admin Centre
Hengoed
Population Density
635 per km²

Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CF81.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Caerphilly. 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 CF81, use Caerphilly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CF81 in?

CF81 is in Caerphilly, Wales.

What district is CF81 in?

CF81 is in Caerphilly.

What county should I put for CF81 on forms?

For postcode CF81, enter Caerphilly as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CF81?

Postcode CF81 is served by Caerphilly. 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 Caerphilly can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Caerphilly?

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