What County Am I In?

What County Is PA12 In?

PA12 is located in the county of

Renfrewshire Council Area

Renfrewshire · Scotland

CountyRenfrewshire
DistrictRenfrewshire
CountryScotland
OutcodePA12
Latitude55.7942
Longitude-4.6263

About Renfrewshire

Renfrewshire
Council Area
Population
179,390
Area
262 km²
Admin Centre
Paisley
Population Density
685 per km²

Renfrewshire is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Renfrewshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PA12.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Renfrewshire. 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 PA12, use Renfrewshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PA12 in?

PA12 is in Renfrewshire, Scotland.

What district is PA12 in?

PA12 is in Renfrewshire.

What county should I put for PA12 on forms?

For postcode PA12, enter Renfrewshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PA12?

Postcode PA12 is served by Renfrewshire. 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 Renfrewshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Renfrewshire?

Renfrewshire is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.