What County Am I In?

What County Is KT5 In?

KT5 is located in the county of

Greater London Ceremonial

Kingston upon Thames, Greater London · England

CountyGreater London
DistrictKingston upon Thames
CountryEngland
OutcodeKT5
Latitude51.3905
Longitude-0.2867

About Greater London

Greater London
Ceremonial County
Population
8,788,010
Area
1,572 km²
County Town
London
Population Density
5,590 per km²

Greater London 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 Greater London. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode KT5.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Kingston upon Thames, which is the local authority within Greater London. 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 KT5, use Greater London.

Greater London vs Kingston upon Thames

Postcode KT5 is in Kingston upon Thames, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Kingston upon Thames sits within the ceremonial county of Greater London, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Kingston upon Thames is your council; Greater London is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Greater London.

Look Up Another Postcode

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is KT5 in?

KT5 is in Greater London, England.

What district is KT5 in?

KT5 is in Kingston upon Thames.

What county should I put for KT5 on forms?

For postcode KT5, enter Greater London as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers KT5?

Postcode KT5 is served by Kingston upon Thames, a local authority within Greater London. 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 Greater London can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Greater London?

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