What County Am I In?

What County Is DA11 In?

DA11 is located in the county of

Kent Ceremonial

Gravesham, Kent · England

CountyKent
DistrictGravesham
CountryEngland
OutcodeDA11
Latitude51.4347
Longitude0.3505

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 DA11.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Gravesham, 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 DA11, use Kent.

Kent vs Gravesham

Postcode DA11 is in Gravesham, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Gravesham sits within the ceremonial county of Kent, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DA11 in?

DA11 is in Kent, England.

What district is DA11 in?

DA11 is in Gravesham.

What county should I put for DA11 on forms?

For postcode DA11, enter Kent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DA11?

Postcode DA11 is served by Gravesham, 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.