What County Am I In?

What County Is HR4 In?

HR4 is located in the county of

Herefordshire Ceremonial

Herefordshire, County of, Herefordshire · England

CountyHerefordshire
DistrictHerefordshire, County of
CountryEngland
OutcodeHR4
Latitude52.0905
Longitude-2.7713

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 HR4.

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 HR4, use Herefordshire.

Herefordshire vs Herefordshire, County of

Postcode HR4 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 HR4 in?

HR4 is in Herefordshire, England.

What district is HR4 in?

HR4 is in Herefordshire, County of.

What county should I put for HR4 on forms?

For postcode HR4, enter Herefordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers HR4?

Postcode HR4 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.