What County Am I In?

What County Is EH19 In?

EH19 is located in the county of

Midlothian Council Area

Midlothian · Scotland

CountyMidlothian
DistrictMidlothian
CountryScotland
OutcodeEH19
Latitude55.8724
Longitude-3.1045

About Midlothian

Midlothian
Council Area
Population
94,680
Area
354 km²
Admin Centre
Dalkeith
Population Density
267 per km²

Midlothian is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Midlothian. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode EH19.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Midlothian. 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 EH19, use Midlothian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is EH19 in?

EH19 is in Midlothian, Scotland.

What district is EH19 in?

EH19 is in Midlothian.

What county should I put for EH19 on forms?

For postcode EH19, enter Midlothian as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers EH19?

Postcode EH19 is served by Midlothian. 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 Midlothian can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Midlothian?

Midlothian is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.