What County Am I In?

What County Is ME19 In?

ME19 is located in the county of

Kent Ceremonial

Tonbridge and Malling, Kent · England

CountyKent
DistrictTonbridge and Malling
CountryEngland
OutcodeME19
Latitude51.2899
Longitude0.4083

About Kent

Kent
Ceremonial County
Population
1,858,346
Area
3,737 km²
County Town
Maidstone
Population Density
497 per km²

Kent 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 Kent. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode ME19.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Tonbridge and Malling, which is the local authority within Kent. 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 ME19, use Kent.

Kent vs Tonbridge and Malling

Postcode ME19 is in Tonbridge and Malling, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Tonbridge and Malling sits within the ceremonial county of Kent, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Tonbridge and Malling is your council; Kent is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Kent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ME19 in?

ME19 is in Kent, England.

What district is ME19 in?

ME19 is in Tonbridge and Malling.

What county should I put for ME19 on forms?

For postcode ME19, enter Kent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers ME19?

Postcode ME19 is served by Tonbridge and Malling, a local authority within Kent. 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 Kent can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Kent?

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