What County Am I In?

What County Is PE10 In?

PE10 is located in the county of

Lincolnshire Ceremonial

South Kesteven, Lincolnshire · England

CountyLincolnshire
DistrictSouth Kesteven
CountryEngland
OutcodePE10
Latitude52.774
Longitude-0.3776

About Lincolnshire

Lincolnshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,096,611
Area
6,975 km²
County Town
Lincoln
Population Density
157 per km²

Lincolnshire 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 Lincolnshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PE10.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Kesteven, which is the local authority within Lincolnshire. 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 PE10, use Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire vs South Kesteven

Postcode PE10 is in South Kesteven, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. South Kesteven sits within the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: South Kesteven is your council; Lincolnshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Lincolnshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PE10 in?

PE10 is in Lincolnshire, England.

What district is PE10 in?

PE10 is in South Kesteven.

What county should I put for PE10 on forms?

For postcode PE10, enter Lincolnshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PE10?

Postcode PE10 is served by South Kesteven, a local authority within Lincolnshire. 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 Lincolnshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Lincolnshire?

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