What County Am I In?

What County Is CH8 In?

CH8 is located in the county of

Denbighshire Principal Area

Denbighshire · Wales

CountyDenbighshire
DistrictDenbighshire
CountryWales
OutcodeCH8
Latitude53.2829
Longitude-3.2462

About Denbighshire

Denbighshire
Principal Area
Population
96,047
Area
837 km²
Admin Centre
Ruthin
Population Density
115 per km²

Denbighshire 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 Denbighshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CH8.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Denbighshire. 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 CH8, use Denbighshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CH8 in?

CH8 is in Denbighshire, Wales.

What district is CH8 in?

CH8 is in Denbighshire.

What county should I put for CH8 on forms?

For postcode CH8, enter Denbighshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CH8?

Postcode CH8 is served by Denbighshire. 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 Denbighshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Denbighshire?

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