What County Am I In?

What County Is NR27 In?

NR27 is located in the county of

Norfolk Ceremonial

North Norfolk, Norfolk · England

CountyNorfolk
DistrictNorth Norfolk
CountryEngland
OutcodeNR27
Latitude52.9244
Longitude1.2997

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 NR27.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by North Norfolk, 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 NR27, use Norfolk.

Norfolk vs North Norfolk

Postcode NR27 is in North Norfolk, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. North Norfolk sits within the ceremonial county of Norfolk, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is NR27 in?

NR27 is in Norfolk, England.

What district is NR27 in?

NR27 is in North Norfolk.

What county should I put for NR27 on forms?

For postcode NR27, enter Norfolk as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers NR27?

Postcode NR27 is served by North Norfolk, 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.