What County Am I In?

What County Is CT17 In?

CT17 is located in the county of

Kent Ceremonial

Dover, Kent · England

CountyKent
DistrictDover
CountryEngland
OutcodeCT17
Latitude51.1291
Longitude1.2939

About Kent

Kent
Ceremonial County
Population
1,858,346
Area
3,737 km²
County Town
Maidstone
Population Density
497 per km²

Kent 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 Kent. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CT17.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Dover, which is the local authority within Kent. 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 CT17, use Kent.

Kent vs Dover

Postcode CT17 is in Dover, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Dover sits within the ceremonial county of Kent, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CT17 in?

CT17 is in Kent, England.

What district is CT17 in?

CT17 is in Dover.

What county should I put for CT17 on forms?

For postcode CT17, enter Kent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CT17?

Postcode CT17 is served by Dover, a local authority within Kent. 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 Kent can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Kent?

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