What County Am I In?

What County Is DH3 In?

DH3 is located in the county of

Tyne and Wear Metropolitan

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear · England

CountyTyne and Wear
DistrictGateshead
CountryEngland
OutcodeDH3
Latitude54.8728
Longitude-1.5674

About Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear
Metropolitan County
Population
1,125,695
Area
540 km²
County Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Population Density
2,085 per km²

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986, with services now provided by the constituent metropolitan boroughs.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Tyne and Wear. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode DH3.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Gateshead, which is the local authority within Tyne and Wear. 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 DH3, use Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear vs Gateshead

Postcode DH3 is in Gateshead, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Gateshead sits within the ceremonial county of Tyne and Wear, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Gateshead is your council; Tyne and Wear is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Tyne and Wear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DH3 in?

DH3 is in Tyne and Wear, England.

What district is DH3 in?

DH3 is in Gateshead.

What county should I put for DH3 on forms?

For postcode DH3, enter Tyne and Wear as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DH3?

Postcode DH3 is served by Gateshead, a local authority within Tyne and Wear. 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 Tyne and Wear can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county, one of 6 metropolitan counties in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986.