What County Am I In?

What County Is CV36 In?

CV36 is located in the county of

Warwickshire Ceremonial

Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire · England

CountyWarwickshire
DistrictStratford-on-Avon
CountryEngland
OutcodeCV36
Latitude52.0592
Longitude-1.6223

About Warwickshire

Warwickshire
Ceremonial County
Population
599,153
Area
1,976 km²
County Town
Warwick
Population Density
303 per km²

Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CV36.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Stratford-on-Avon, which is the local authority within Warwickshire. 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 CV36, use Warwickshire.

Warwickshire vs Stratford-on-Avon

Postcode CV36 is in Stratford-on-Avon, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Stratford-on-Avon sits within the ceremonial county of Warwickshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Stratford-on-Avon is your council; Warwickshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Warwickshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CV36 in?

CV36 is in Warwickshire, England.

What district is CV36 in?

CV36 is in Stratford-on-Avon.

What county should I put for CV36 on forms?

For postcode CV36, enter Warwickshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CV36?

Postcode CV36 is served by Stratford-on-Avon, a local authority within Warwickshire. 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 Warwickshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Warwickshire?

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