What County Am I In?

What County Is DA4 In?

DA4 is located in the county of

Kent Ceremonial

Sevenoaks, Kent · England

CountyKent
DistrictSevenoaks
CountryEngland
OutcodeDA4
Latitude51.3886
Longitude0.2324

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 DA4.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Sevenoaks, 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 DA4, use Kent.

Kent vs Sevenoaks

Postcode DA4 is in Sevenoaks, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Sevenoaks sits within the ceremonial county of Kent, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DA4 in?

DA4 is in Kent, England.

What district is DA4 in?

DA4 is in Sevenoaks.

What county should I put for DA4 on forms?

For postcode DA4, enter Kent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DA4?

Postcode DA4 is served by Sevenoaks, 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.