What County Am I In?

What County Is NP44 In?

NP44 is located in the county of

Torfaen Principal Area

Torfaen · Wales

CountyTorfaen
DistrictTorfaen
CountryWales
OutcodeNP44
Latitude51.6513
Longitude-3.0279

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 NP44.

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 NP44, use Torfaen.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NP44 in?

NP44 is in Torfaen, Wales.

What district is NP44 in?

NP44 is in Torfaen.

What county should I put for NP44 on forms?

For postcode NP44, enter Torfaen as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NP44?

Postcode NP44 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.