What County Am I In?

What County Is CH66 In?

CH66 is located in the county of

Cheshire Ceremonial

Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire · England

CountyCheshire
DistrictCheshire West and Chester
CountryEngland
OutcodeCH66
Latitude53.2776
Longitude-2.9372

About Cheshire

Cheshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,098,031
Area
2,344 km²
County Town
Chester
Population Density
468 per km²

Cheshire is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Cheshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CH66.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Cheshire West and Chester, which is the local authority within Cheshire. 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 CH66, use Cheshire.

Cheshire vs Cheshire West and Chester

Postcode CH66 is in Cheshire West and Chester, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Cheshire West and Chester sits within the ceremonial county of Cheshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Cheshire West and Chester is your council; Cheshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Cheshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CH66 in?

CH66 is in Cheshire, England.

What district is CH66 in?

CH66 is in Cheshire West and Chester.

What county should I put for CH66 on forms?

For postcode CH66, enter Cheshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CH66?

Postcode CH66 is served by Cheshire West and Chester, a local authority within Cheshire. 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 Cheshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Cheshire?

Cheshire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.