What County Am I In?

What County Is LE2 In?

LE2 is located in the county of

Leicestershire Ceremonial

Leicester, Leicestershire · England

CountyLeicestershire
DistrictLeicester
CountryEngland
OutcodeLE2
Latitude52.6073
Longitude-1.1167

About Leicestershire

Leicestershire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,078,590
Area
2,155 km²
County Town
Leicester
Population Density
501 per km²

Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode LE2.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Leicester, which is the local authority within Leicestershire. 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 LE2, use Leicestershire.

Leicestershire vs Leicester

Postcode LE2 is in Leicester, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Leicester sits within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is LE2 in?

LE2 is in Leicestershire, England.

What district is LE2 in?

LE2 is in Leicester.

What county should I put for LE2 on forms?

For postcode LE2, enter Leicestershire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers LE2?

Postcode LE2 is served by Leicester, a local authority within Leicestershire. 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 Leicestershire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Leicestershire?

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