What County Am I In?

What County Is DE72 In?

DE72 is located in the county of

Derbyshire Ceremonial

Erewash, Derbyshire · England

CountyDerbyshire
DistrictErewash
CountryEngland
OutcodeDE72
Latitude52.8931
Longitude-1.3584

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 DE72.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Erewash, 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 DE72, use Derbyshire.

Derbyshire vs Erewash

Postcode DE72 is in Erewash, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Erewash sits within the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DE72 in?

DE72 is in Derbyshire, England.

What district is DE72 in?

DE72 is in Erewash.

What county should I put for DE72 on forms?

For postcode DE72, enter Derbyshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DE72?

Postcode DE72 is served by Erewash, 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.