What County Am I In?

What County Is CV9 In?

CV9 is located in the county of

Leicestershire Ceremonial

Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicestershire · England

CountyLeicestershire
DistrictHinckley and Bosworth
CountryEngland
OutcodeCV9
Latitude52.5865
Longitude-1.5619

About Leicestershire

Leicestershire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,078,590
Area
2,155 km²
County Town
Leicester
Population Density
501 per km²

Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode CV9.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Hinckley and Bosworth, which is the local authority within Leicestershire. 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 CV9, use Leicestershire.

Leicestershire vs Hinckley and Bosworth

Postcode CV9 is in Hinckley and Bosworth, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Hinckley and Bosworth sits within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Hinckley and Bosworth is your council; Leicestershire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Leicestershire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is CV9 in?

CV9 is in Leicestershire, England.

What district is CV9 in?

CV9 is in Hinckley and Bosworth.

What county should I put for CV9 on forms?

For postcode CV9, enter Leicestershire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers CV9?

Postcode CV9 is served by Hinckley and Bosworth, a local authority within Leicestershire. 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 Leicestershire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Leicestershire?

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