What County Am I In?

What County Is PA31 In?

PA31 is located in the county of

Argyll and Bute Council Area

Argyll and Bute · Scotland

CountyArgyll and Bute
DistrictArgyll and Bute
CountryScotland
OutcodePA31
Latitude56.0523
Longitude-5.4582

About Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute
Council Area
Population
86,260
Area
6,909 km²
Admin Centre
Lochgilphead
Population Density
12 per km²

Argyll and Bute 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 Argyll and Bute. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PA31.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Argyll and Bute. 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 PA31, use Argyll and Bute.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PA31 in?

PA31 is in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.

What district is PA31 in?

PA31 is in Argyll and Bute.

What county should I put for PA31 on forms?

For postcode PA31, enter Argyll and Bute as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PA31?

Postcode PA31 is served by Argyll and Bute. 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 Argyll and Bute can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Argyll and Bute?

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