What County Am I In?

What County Is GL18 In?

GL18 is located in the county of

Herefordshire Ceremonial

Herefordshire, County of, Herefordshire · England

CountyHerefordshire
DistrictHerefordshire, County of
CountryEngland
OutcodeGL18
Latitude51.9407
Longitude-2.4145

About Herefordshire

Herefordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
187,557
Area
2,176 km²
County Town
Hereford
Population Density
86 per km²

Herefordshire is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Herefordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode GL18.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Herefordshire, County of, which is the local authority within Herefordshire. 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 GL18, use Herefordshire.

Herefordshire vs Herefordshire, County of

Postcode GL18 is in Herefordshire, County of, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Herefordshire, County of sits within the ceremonial county of Herefordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Herefordshire, County of is your council; Herefordshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Herefordshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is GL18 in?

GL18 is in Herefordshire, England.

What district is GL18 in?

GL18 is in Herefordshire, County of.

What county should I put for GL18 on forms?

For postcode GL18, enter Herefordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers GL18?

Postcode GL18 is served by Herefordshire, County of, a local authority within Herefordshire. 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 Herefordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Herefordshire?

Herefordshire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.