What County Am I In?

What County Is CV3 In?

CV3 is located in the county of

West Midlands Metropolitan

Coventry, West Midlands · England

CountyWest Midlands
DistrictCoventry
CountryEngland
OutcodeCV3
Latitude52.3911
Longitude-1.478

About West Midlands

West Midlands
Metropolitan County
Population
2,916,132
Area
902 km²
County Town
Birmingham
Population Density
3,233 per km²

West Midlands is a metropolitan county in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986, with services now provided by the constituent metropolitan boroughs.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter West Midlands. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CV3.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Coventry, which is the local authority within West Midlands. 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 CV3, use West Midlands.

West Midlands vs Coventry

Postcode CV3 is in Coventry, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Coventry sits within the ceremonial county of West Midlands, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Coventry is your council; West Midlands is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter West Midlands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CV3 in?

CV3 is in West Midlands, England.

What district is CV3 in?

CV3 is in Coventry.

What county should I put for CV3 on forms?

For postcode CV3, enter West Midlands as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CV3?

Postcode CV3 is served by Coventry, a local authority within West Midlands. 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 West Midlands can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is West Midlands?

West Midlands is a metropolitan county, one of 6 metropolitan counties in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986.