What County Am I In?

What County Is GL16 In?

GL16 is located in the county of

Monmouthshire Principal Area

Monmouthshire · Wales

CountyMonmouthshire
DistrictMonmouthshire
CountryWales
OutcodeGL16
Latitude51.7959
Longitude-2.6129

About Monmouthshire

Monmouthshire
Principal Area
Population
93,163
Area
849 km²
Admin Centre
Usk
Population Density
110 per km²

Monmouthshire is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Monmouthshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode GL16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Monmouthshire. 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 GL16, use Monmouthshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is GL16 in?

GL16 is in Monmouthshire, Wales.

What district is GL16 in?

GL16 is in Monmouthshire.

What county should I put for GL16 on forms?

For postcode GL16, enter Monmouthshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers GL16?

Postcode GL16 is served by Monmouthshire. 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 Monmouthshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Monmouthshire?

Monmouthshire is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.