What County Am I In?

What County Is DE99 In?

DE99 is located in the county of

Derbyshire Ceremonial

Derby, Derbyshire · England

CountyDerbyshire
DistrictDerby
CountryEngland
OutcodeDE99
Latitude52.9149
Longitude-1.4656

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 DE99.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Derby, 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 DE99, use Derbyshire.

Derbyshire vs Derby

Postcode DE99 is in Derby, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Derby sits within the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DE99 in?

DE99 is in Derbyshire, England.

What district is DE99 in?

DE99 is in Derby.

What county should I put for DE99 on forms?

For postcode DE99, enter Derbyshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DE99?

Postcode DE99 is served by Derby, 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.