What County Am I In?

What County Is HU11 In?

HU11 is located in the county of

East Riding of Yorkshire Ceremonial

Kingston upon Hull, City of, East Riding of Yorkshire · England

CountyEast Riding of Yorkshire
DistrictKingston upon Hull, City of
CountryEngland
OutcodeHU11
Latitude53.8282
Longitude-0.2214

About East Riding of Yorkshire

East Riding of Yorkshire
Ceremonial County
Population
609,606
Area
2,476 km²
County Town
Beverley
Population Density
246 per km²

East Riding of Yorkshire 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 East Riding of Yorkshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode HU11.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Kingston upon Hull, City of, which is the local authority within East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 HU11, use East Riding of Yorkshire.

East Riding of Yorkshire vs Kingston upon Hull, City of

Postcode HU11 is in Kingston upon Hull, City of, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Kingston upon Hull, City of sits within the ceremonial county of East Riding of Yorkshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Kingston upon Hull, City of is your council; East Riding of Yorkshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter East Riding of Yorkshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is HU11 in?

HU11 is in East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

What district is HU11 in?

HU11 is in Kingston upon Hull, City of.

What county should I put for HU11 on forms?

For postcode HU11, enter East Riding of Yorkshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers HU11?

Postcode HU11 is served by Kingston upon Hull, City of, a local authority within East Riding of Yorkshire. 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 East Riding of Yorkshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is East Riding of Yorkshire?

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