What County Am I In?

What County Is NP23 In?

NP23 is located in the county of

Blaenau Gwent Principal Area

Blaenau Gwent · Wales

CountyBlaenau Gwent
DistrictBlaenau Gwent
CountryWales
OutcodeNP23
Latitude51.7854
Longitude-3.1976

About Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent
Principal Area
Population
66,989
Area
109 km²
Admin Centre
Ebbw Vale
Population Density
615 per km²

Blaenau Gwent 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 Blaenau Gwent. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NP23.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Blaenau Gwent. 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 NP23, use Blaenau Gwent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NP23 in?

NP23 is in Blaenau Gwent, Wales.

What district is NP23 in?

NP23 is in Blaenau Gwent.

What county should I put for NP23 on forms?

For postcode NP23, enter Blaenau Gwent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NP23?

Postcode NP23 is served by Blaenau Gwent. 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 Blaenau Gwent can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Blaenau Gwent?

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