What County Am I In?

What County Is NP12 In?

NP12 is located in the county of

Caerphilly Principal Area

Caerphilly · Wales

CountyCaerphilly
DistrictCaerphilly
CountryWales
OutcodeNP12
Latitude51.6691
Longitude-3.198

About Caerphilly

Caerphilly
Principal Area
Population
175,999
Area
277 km²
Admin Centre
Hengoed
Population Density
635 per km²

Caerphilly is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Caerphilly. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NP12.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Caerphilly. 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 NP12, use Caerphilly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NP12 in?

NP12 is in Caerphilly, Wales.

What district is NP12 in?

NP12 is in Caerphilly.

What county should I put for NP12 on forms?

For postcode NP12, enter Caerphilly as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NP12?

Postcode NP12 is served by Caerphilly. 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 Caerphilly can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Caerphilly?

Caerphilly is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.