What County Am I In?

What County Is NP4 In?

NP4 is located in the county of

Torfaen Principal Area

Torfaen · Wales

CountyTorfaen
DistrictTorfaen
CountryWales
OutcodeNP4
Latitude51.7196
Longitude-3.0472

About Torfaen

Torfaen
Principal Area
Population
92,454
Area
126 km²
Admin Centre
Pontypool
Population Density
734 per km²

Torfaen 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 Torfaen. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NP4.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Torfaen. 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 NP4, use Torfaen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NP4 in?

NP4 is in Torfaen, Wales.

What district is NP4 in?

NP4 is in Torfaen.

What county should I put for NP4 on forms?

For postcode NP4, enter Torfaen as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NP4?

Postcode NP4 is served by Torfaen. 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 Torfaen can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Torfaen?

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