EX12 is located in the county of
East Devon, Devon · England
Devon is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.
When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Devon. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode EX12.
Your council tax is collected by East Devon, which is the local authority within Devon. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.
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 EX12, use Devon.
Postcode EX12 is in East Devon, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. East Devon sits within the ceremonial county of Devon, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: East Devon is your council; Devon is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Devon.
EX12 is in Devon, England.
EX12 is in East Devon.
For postcode EX12, enter Devon as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode EX12 is served by East Devon, a local authority within Devon. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.
Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Devon can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Devon is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.