What County Am I In?

What County Is HP18 In?

HP18 is located in the county of

Oxfordshire Ceremonial

South Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire · England

CountyOxfordshire
DistrictSouth Oxfordshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeHP18
Latitude51.82
Longitude-0.9677

About Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
726,530
Area
2,606 km²
County Town
Oxford
Population Density
279 per km²

Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode HP18.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Oxfordshire, which is the local authority within Oxfordshire. 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 HP18, use Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire vs South Oxfordshire

Postcode HP18 is in South Oxfordshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. South Oxfordshire sits within the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is HP18 in?

HP18 is in Oxfordshire, England.

What district is HP18 in?

HP18 is in South Oxfordshire.

What county should I put for HP18 on forms?

For postcode HP18, enter Oxfordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers HP18?

Postcode HP18 is served by South Oxfordshire, a local authority within Oxfordshire. 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 Oxfordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Oxfordshire?

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