What County Am I In?

What County Is DN22 In?

DN22 is located in the county of

Nottinghamshire Ceremonial

Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire · England

CountyNottinghamshire
DistrictBassetlaw
CountryEngland
OutcodeDN22
Latitude53.3243
Longitude-0.9285

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 DN22.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Bassetlaw, 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 DN22, use Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire vs Bassetlaw

Postcode DN22 is in Bassetlaw, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Bassetlaw sits within the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DN22 in?

DN22 is in Nottinghamshire, England.

What district is DN22 in?

DN22 is in Bassetlaw.

What county should I put for DN22 on forms?

For postcode DN22, enter Nottinghamshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DN22?

Postcode DN22 is served by Bassetlaw, 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.