What County Am I In?

What County Is NP18 In?

NP18 is located in the county of

Newport Principal Area

Newport · Wales

CountyNewport
DistrictNewport
CountryWales
OutcodeNP18
Latitude51.6086
Longitude-2.9424

About Newport

Newport
Principal Area
Population
159,687
Area
190 km²
Admin Centre
Newport
Population Density
840 per km²

Newport 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 Newport. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NP18.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Newport. 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 NP18, use Newport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NP18 in?

NP18 is in Newport, Wales.

What district is NP18 in?

NP18 is in Newport.

What county should I put for NP18 on forms?

For postcode NP18, enter Newport as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NP18?

Postcode NP18 is served by Newport. 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 Newport can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Newport?

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