What County Am I In?

What County Is NR20 In?

NR20 is located in the county of

Norfolk Ceremonial

Breckland, Norfolk · England

CountyNorfolk
DistrictBreckland
CountryEngland
OutcodeNR20
Latitude52.7221
Longitude0.9812

About Norfolk

Norfolk
Ceremonial County
Population
918,369
Area
5,387 km²
County Town
Norwich
Population Density
170 per km²

Norfolk is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Norfolk. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NR20.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Breckland, which is the local authority within Norfolk. 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 NR20, use Norfolk.

Norfolk vs Breckland

Postcode NR20 is in Breckland, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Breckland sits within the ceremonial county of Norfolk, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Breckland is your council; Norfolk is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Norfolk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NR20 in?

NR20 is in Norfolk, England.

What district is NR20 in?

NR20 is in Breckland.

What county should I put for NR20 on forms?

For postcode NR20, enter Norfolk as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NR20?

Postcode NR20 is served by Breckland, a local authority within Norfolk. 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 Norfolk can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Norfolk?

Norfolk is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.