What County Am I In?

What County Is CM21 In?

CM21 is located in the county of

Hertfordshire Ceremonial

East Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire · England

CountyHertfordshire
DistrictEast Hertfordshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeCM21
Latitude51.8125
Longitude0.145

About Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,200,620
Area
1,642 km²
County Town
Hertford
Population Density
731 per km²

Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CM21.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by East Hertfordshire, which is the local authority within Hertfordshire. 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 CM21, use Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire vs East Hertfordshire

Postcode CM21 is in East Hertfordshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. East Hertfordshire sits within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CM21 in?

CM21 is in Hertfordshire, England.

What district is CM21 in?

CM21 is in East Hertfordshire.

What county should I put for CM21 on forms?

For postcode CM21, enter Hertfordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CM21?

Postcode CM21 is served by East Hertfordshire, a local authority within Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Hertfordshire?

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