What County Am I In?

What County Is GU11 In?

GU11 is located in the county of

Hampshire Ceremonial

Rushmoor, Hampshire · England

CountyHampshire
DistrictRushmoor
CountryEngland
OutcodeGU11
Latitude51.2495
Longitude-0.7633

About Hampshire

Hampshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,860,283
Area
3,769 km²
County Town
Winchester
Population Density
494 per km²

Hampshire 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 Hampshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode GU11.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Rushmoor, which is the local authority within Hampshire. 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 GU11, use Hampshire.

Hampshire vs Rushmoor

Postcode GU11 is in Rushmoor, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Rushmoor sits within the ceremonial county of Hampshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Rushmoor is your council; Hampshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Hampshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is GU11 in?

GU11 is in Hampshire, England.

What district is GU11 in?

GU11 is in Rushmoor.

What county should I put for GU11 on forms?

For postcode GU11, enter Hampshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers GU11?

Postcode GU11 is served by Rushmoor, a local authority within Hampshire. 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 Hampshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Hampshire?

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