What County Am I In?

What County Is NG13 In?

NG13 is located in the county of

Leicestershire Ceremonial

Melton, Leicestershire · England

CountyLeicestershire
DistrictMelton
CountryEngland
OutcodeNG13
Latitude52.9495
Longitude-0.9095

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 NG13.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Melton, 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 NG13, use Leicestershire.

Leicestershire vs Melton

Postcode NG13 is in Melton, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Melton sits within the ceremonial county of Leicestershire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NG13 in?

NG13 is in Leicestershire, England.

What district is NG13 in?

NG13 is in Melton.

What county should I put for NG13 on forms?

For postcode NG13, enter Leicestershire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NG13?

Postcode NG13 is served by Melton, 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.