What County Am I In?

What County Is OX20 In?

OX20 is located in the county of

Oxfordshire Ceremonial

Cherwell, Oxfordshire · England

CountyOxfordshire
DistrictCherwell
CountryEngland
OutcodeOX20
Latitude51.8554
Longitude-1.357

About Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
726,530
Area
2,606 km²
County Town
Oxford
Population Density
279 per km²

Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode OX20.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Cherwell, which is the local authority within Oxfordshire. 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 OX20, use Oxfordshire.

Oxfordshire vs Cherwell

Postcode OX20 is in Cherwell, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Cherwell sits within the ceremonial county of Oxfordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is OX20 in?

OX20 is in Oxfordshire, England.

What district is OX20 in?

OX20 is in Cherwell.

What county should I put for OX20 on forms?

For postcode OX20, enter Oxfordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers OX20?

Postcode OX20 is served by Cherwell, a local authority within Oxfordshire. 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 Oxfordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Oxfordshire?

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