What County Am I In?

What County Is DN39 In?

DN39 is located in the county of

Lincolnshire Ceremonial

North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire · England

CountyLincolnshire
DistrictNorth Lincolnshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeDN39
Latitude53.6165
Longitude-0.3356

About Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,096,611
Area
6,975 km²
County Town
Lincoln
Population Density
157 per km²

Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode DN39.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by North Lincolnshire, which is the local authority within Lincolnshire. 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 DN39, use Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire vs North Lincolnshire

Postcode DN39 is in North Lincolnshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. North Lincolnshire sits within the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is DN39 in?

DN39 is in Lincolnshire, England.

What district is DN39 in?

DN39 is in North Lincolnshire.

What county should I put for DN39 on forms?

For postcode DN39, enter Lincolnshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers DN39?

Postcode DN39 is served by North Lincolnshire, a local authority within Lincolnshire. 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 Lincolnshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Lincolnshire?

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