What County Am I In?

What County Is NE38 In?

NE38 is located in the county of

Tyne and Wear Metropolitan

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear · England

CountyTyne and Wear
DistrictSunderland
CountryEngland
OutcodeNE38
Latitude54.8934
Longitude-1.5248

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 NE38.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Sunderland, 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 NE38, use Tyne and Wear.

Tyne and Wear vs Sunderland

Postcode NE38 is in Sunderland, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Sunderland 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: Sunderland 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 NE38 in?

NE38 is in Tyne and Wear, England.

What district is NE38 in?

NE38 is in Sunderland.

What county should I put for NE38 on forms?

For postcode NE38, enter Tyne and Wear as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NE38?

Postcode NE38 is served by Sunderland, 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.