OX12 is located in the county of
West Berkshire, Berkshire · England
Berkshire 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 Berkshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode OX12.
Your council tax is collected by West Berkshire, which is the local authority within Berkshire. 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 OX12, use Berkshire.
Postcode OX12 is in West Berkshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. West Berkshire sits within the ceremonial county of Berkshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: West Berkshire is your council; Berkshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Berkshire.
OX12 is in Berkshire, England.
OX12 is in West Berkshire.
For postcode OX12, enter Berkshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode OX12 is served by West Berkshire, a local authority within Berkshire. 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 Berkshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Berkshire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.