NW1 is located in the county of
Westminster, Greater London · England
Greater London is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.
When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Greater London. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode NW1.
Your council tax is collected by Westminster, which is the local authority within Greater London. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.
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 NW1, use Greater London.
Postcode NW1 is in Westminster, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Westminster sits within the ceremonial county of Greater London, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Westminster is your council; Greater London is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Greater London.
NW1 is in Greater London, England.
NW1 is in Westminster.
For postcode NW1, enter Greater London as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode NW1 is served by Westminster, a local authority within Greater London. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.
Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Greater London can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Greater London is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.