What County Am I In?

What County Is CO7 In?

CO7 is located in the county of

Suffolk Ceremonial

Babergh, Suffolk · England

CountySuffolk
DistrictBabergh
CountryEngland
OutcodeCO7
Latitude51.8826
Longitude1.0053

About Suffolk

Suffolk
Ceremonial County
Population
763,375
Area
3,802 km²
County Town
Ipswich
Population Density
201 per km²

Suffolk 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 Suffolk. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CO7.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Babergh, which is the local authority within Suffolk. 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 CO7, use Suffolk.

Suffolk vs Babergh

Postcode CO7 is in Babergh, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Babergh sits within the ceremonial county of Suffolk, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CO7 in?

CO7 is in Suffolk, England.

What district is CO7 in?

CO7 is in Babergh.

What county should I put for CO7 on forms?

For postcode CO7, enter Suffolk as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CO7?

Postcode CO7 is served by Babergh, a local authority within Suffolk. 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 Suffolk can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Suffolk?

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