What County Am I In?

What County Is KW16 In?

KW16 is located in the county of

Orkney Islands Council Area

Orkney Islands · Scotland

CountyOrkney Islands
DistrictOrkney Islands
CountryScotland
OutcodeKW16
Latitude58.9607
Longitude-3.2767

About Orkney Islands

Orkney Islands
Council Area
Population
22,400
Area
990 km²
Admin Centre
Kirkwall
Population Density
23 per km²

Orkney Islands is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Orkney Islands. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode KW16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Orkney Islands. 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 KW16, use Orkney Islands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is KW16 in?

KW16 is in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

What district is KW16 in?

KW16 is in Orkney Islands.

What county should I put for KW16 on forms?

For postcode KW16, enter Orkney Islands as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers KW16?

Postcode KW16 is served by Orkney Islands. 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 Orkney Islands can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Orkney Islands?

Orkney Islands is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.