What County Am I In?

What County Is DE12 In?

DE12 is located in the county of

Derbyshire Ceremonial

South Derbyshire, Derbyshire · England

CountyDerbyshire
DistrictSouth Derbyshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeDE12
Latitude52.7231
Longitude-1.5535

About Derbyshire

Derbyshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,057,983
Area
2,626 km²
County Town
Derby
Population Density
403 per km²

Derbyshire 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 Derbyshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode DE12.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Derbyshire, which is the local authority within Derbyshire. 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 DE12, use Derbyshire.

Derbyshire vs South Derbyshire

Postcode DE12 is in South Derbyshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. South Derbyshire sits within the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DE12 in?

DE12 is in Derbyshire, England.

What district is DE12 in?

DE12 is in South Derbyshire.

What county should I put for DE12 on forms?

For postcode DE12, enter Derbyshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DE12?

Postcode DE12 is served by South Derbyshire, a local authority within Derbyshire. 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 Derbyshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Derbyshire?

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