What County Am I In?

What County Is IP13 In?

IP13 is located in the county of

Suffolk Ceremonial

Mid Suffolk, Suffolk · England

CountySuffolk
DistrictMid Suffolk
CountryEngland
OutcodeIP13
Latitude52.1897
Longitude1.3208

About Suffolk

Suffolk
Ceremonial County
Population
763,375
Area
3,802 km²
County Town
Ipswich
Population Density
201 per km²

Suffolk 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 Suffolk. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode IP13.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Mid Suffolk, which is the local authority within Suffolk. 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 IP13, use Suffolk.

Suffolk vs Mid Suffolk

Postcode IP13 is in Mid Suffolk, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Mid Suffolk sits within the ceremonial county of Suffolk, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is IP13 in?

IP13 is in Suffolk, England.

What district is IP13 in?

IP13 is in Mid Suffolk.

What county should I put for IP13 on forms?

For postcode IP13, enter Suffolk as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers IP13?

Postcode IP13 is served by Mid Suffolk, a local authority within Suffolk. 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 Suffolk can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Suffolk?

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