What County Am I In?

What County Is EH45 In?

EH45 is located in the county of

Scottish Borders Council Area

Scottish Borders · Scotland

CountyScottish Borders
DistrictScottish Borders
CountryScotland
OutcodeEH45
Latitude55.6544
Longitude-3.1906

About Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders
Council Area
Population
115,270
Area
4,732 km²
Admin Centre
Newtown St Boswells
Population Density
24 per km²

Scottish Borders 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 Scottish Borders. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode EH45.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Scottish Borders. 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 EH45, use Scottish Borders.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is EH45 in?

EH45 is in Scottish Borders, Scotland.

What district is EH45 in?

EH45 is in Scottish Borders.

What county should I put for EH45 on forms?

For postcode EH45, enter Scottish Borders as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers EH45?

Postcode EH45 is served by Scottish Borders. 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 Scottish Borders can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Scottish Borders?

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