What County Am I In?

What County Is EH42 In?

EH42 is located in the county of

East Lothian Council Area

East Lothian · Scotland

CountyEast Lothian
DistrictEast Lothian
CountryScotland
OutcodeEH42
Latitude55.9936
Longitude-2.5251

About East Lothian

East Lothian
Council Area
Population
107,090
Area
679 km²
Admin Centre
Haddington
Population Density
158 per km²

East Lothian 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 East Lothian. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode EH42.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by East Lothian. 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 EH42, use East Lothian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is EH42 in?

EH42 is in East Lothian, Scotland.

What district is EH42 in?

EH42 is in East Lothian.

What county should I put for EH42 on forms?

For postcode EH42, enter East Lothian as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers EH42?

Postcode EH42 is served by East Lothian. 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 East Lothian can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is East Lothian?

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