What County Am I In?

What County Is DE74 In?

DE74 is located in the county of

Nottinghamshire Ceremonial

Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire · England

CountyNottinghamshire
DistrictRushcliffe
CountryEngland
OutcodeDE74
Latitude52.8388
Longitude-1.3251

About Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,145,823
Area
2,160 km²
County Town
Nottingham
Population Density
530 per km²

Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode DE74.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Rushcliffe, which is the local authority within Nottinghamshire. 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 DE74, use Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire vs Rushcliffe

Postcode DE74 is in Rushcliffe, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Rushcliffe sits within the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DE74 in?

DE74 is in Nottinghamshire, England.

What district is DE74 in?

DE74 is in Rushcliffe.

What county should I put for DE74 on forms?

For postcode DE74, enter Nottinghamshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DE74?

Postcode DE74 is served by Rushcliffe, a local authority within Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Nottinghamshire?

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