What County Am I In?

What County Is HP12 In?

HP12 is located in the county of

Buckinghamshire Ceremonial

Buckinghamshire · England

CountyBuckinghamshire
DistrictBuckinghamshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeHP12
Latitude51.6261
Longitude-0.7797

About Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire
Ceremonial County
Population
843,458
Area
1,876 km²
County Town
Aylesbury
Population Density
450 per km²

Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode HP12.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Buckinghamshire. 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 HP12, use Buckinghamshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is HP12 in?

HP12 is in Buckinghamshire, England.

What district is HP12 in?

HP12 is in Buckinghamshire.

What county should I put for HP12 on forms?

For postcode HP12, enter Buckinghamshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers HP12?

Postcode HP12 is served by Buckinghamshire. 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 Buckinghamshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Buckinghamshire?

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