What County Am I In?

What County Is CH5 In?

CH5 is located in the county of

Flintshire Principal Area

Flintshire · Wales

CountyFlintshire
DistrictFlintshire
CountryWales
OutcodeCH5
Latitude53.2044
Longitude-3.0414

About Flintshire

Flintshire
Principal Area
Population
155,045
Area
440 km²
Admin Centre
Mold
Population Density
352 per km²

Flintshire 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 Flintshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CH5.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Flintshire. 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 CH5, use Flintshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CH5 in?

CH5 is in Flintshire, Wales.

What district is CH5 in?

CH5 is in Flintshire.

What county should I put for CH5 on forms?

For postcode CH5, enter Flintshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CH5?

Postcode CH5 is served by Flintshire. 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 Flintshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Flintshire?

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