What County Am I In?

What County Is G74 In?

G74 is located in the county of

South Lanarkshire Council Area

South Lanarkshire · Scotland

CountySouth Lanarkshire
DistrictSouth Lanarkshire
CountryScotland
OutcodeG74
Latitude55.769
Longitude-4.1755

About South Lanarkshire

South Lanarkshire
Council Area
Population
320,530
Area
1,772 km²
Admin Centre
Hamilton
Population Density
181 per km²

South Lanarkshire 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 South Lanarkshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode G74.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Lanarkshire. 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 G74, use South Lanarkshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is G74 in?

G74 is in South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

What district is G74 in?

G74 is in South Lanarkshire.

What county should I put for G74 on forms?

For postcode G74, enter South Lanarkshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers G74?

Postcode G74 is served by South Lanarkshire. 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 South Lanarkshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is South Lanarkshire?

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