What County Am I In?

What County Is NE20 In?

NE20 is located in the county of

Tyne and Wear Metropolitan

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · England

CountyTyne and Wear
DistrictNewcastle upon Tyne
CountryEngland
OutcodeNE20
Latitude55.053
Longitude-1.7875

About Tyne and Wear

Tyne and Wear
Metropolitan County
Population
1,125,695
Area
540 km²
County Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Population Density
2,085 per km²

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986, with services now provided by the constituent metropolitan boroughs.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Tyne and Wear. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NE20.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Newcastle upon Tyne, which is the local authority within Tyne and Wear. 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 NE20, use Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear vs Newcastle upon Tyne

Postcode NE20 is in Newcastle upon Tyne, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Newcastle upon Tyne sits within the ceremonial county of Tyne and Wear, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Newcastle upon Tyne is your council; Tyne and Wear is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Tyne and Wear.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NE20 in?

NE20 is in Tyne and Wear, England.

What district is NE20 in?

NE20 is in Newcastle upon Tyne.

What county should I put for NE20 on forms?

For postcode NE20, enter Tyne and Wear as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NE20?

Postcode NE20 is served by Newcastle upon Tyne, a local authority within Tyne and Wear. 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 Tyne and Wear can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Tyne and Wear?

Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county, one of 6 metropolitan counties in England. Metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986.