What County Am I In?

What County Is EH48 In?

EH48 is located in the county of

West Lothian Council Area

West Lothian · Scotland

CountyWest Lothian
DistrictWest Lothian
CountryScotland
OutcodeEH48
Latitude55.899
Longitude-3.6652

About West Lothian

West Lothian
Council Area
Population
185,580
Area
427 km²
Admin Centre
Livingston
Population Density
435 per km²

West 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 West Lothian. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode EH48.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by West 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 EH48, use West Lothian.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is EH48 in?

EH48 is in West Lothian, Scotland.

What district is EH48 in?

EH48 is in West Lothian.

What county should I put for EH48 on forms?

For postcode EH48, enter West Lothian as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers EH48?

Postcode EH48 is served by West 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 West Lothian can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is West Lothian?

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