What County Am I In?

What County Is NG25 In?

NG25 is located in the county of

Nottinghamshire Ceremonial

Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire · England

CountyNottinghamshire
DistrictNewark and Sherwood
CountryEngland
OutcodeNG25
Latitude53.0744
Longitude-0.9626

About Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,145,823
Area
2,160 km²
County Town
Nottingham
Population Density
530 per km²

Nottinghamshire 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 Nottinghamshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NG25.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Newark and Sherwood, which is the local authority within Nottinghamshire. 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 NG25, use Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire vs Newark and Sherwood

Postcode NG25 is in Newark and Sherwood, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Newark and Sherwood sits within the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Newark and Sherwood is your council; Nottinghamshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Nottinghamshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NG25 in?

NG25 is in Nottinghamshire, England.

What district is NG25 in?

NG25 is in Newark and Sherwood.

What county should I put for NG25 on forms?

For postcode NG25, enter Nottinghamshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NG25?

Postcode NG25 is served by Newark and Sherwood, a local authority within Nottinghamshire. 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 Nottinghamshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Nottinghamshire?

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