What County Am I In?

What County Is CM20 In?

CM20 is located in the county of

Essex Ceremonial

Harlow, Essex · England

CountyEssex
DistrictHarlow
CountryEngland
OutcodeCM20
Latitude51.7755
Longitude0.1025

About Essex

Essex
Ceremonial County
Population
1,862,848
Area
3,678 km²
County Town
Chelmsford
Population Density
506 per km²

Essex 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 Essex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CM20.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Harlow, which is the local authority within Essex. 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 CM20, use Essex.

Essex vs Harlow

Postcode CM20 is in Harlow, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Harlow sits within the ceremonial county of Essex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Harlow is your council; Essex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Essex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CM20 in?

CM20 is in Essex, England.

What district is CM20 in?

CM20 is in Harlow.

What county should I put for CM20 on forms?

For postcode CM20, enter Essex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CM20?

Postcode CM20 is served by Harlow, a local authority within Essex. 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 Essex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Essex?

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