What County Am I In?

What County Is CV47 In?

CV47 is located in the county of

Warwickshire Ceremonial

Rugby, Warwickshire · England

CountyWarwickshire
DistrictRugby
CountryEngland
OutcodeCV47
Latitude52.2348
Longitude-1.3859

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 CV47.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Rugby, 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 CV47, use Warwickshire.

Warwickshire vs Rugby

Postcode CV47 is in Rugby, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Rugby sits within the ceremonial county of Warwickshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CV47 in?

CV47 is in Warwickshire, England.

What district is CV47 in?

CV47 is in Rugby.

What county should I put for CV47 on forms?

For postcode CV47, enter Warwickshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CV47?

Postcode CV47 is served by Rugby, 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.