What County Am I In?

What County Is PE21 In?

PE21 is located in the county of

Lincolnshire Ceremonial

Boston, Lincolnshire · England

CountyLincolnshire
DistrictBoston
CountryEngland
OutcodePE21
Latitude52.9743
Longitude-0.0239

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 PE21.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Boston, 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 PE21, use Lincolnshire.

Lincolnshire vs Boston

Postcode PE21 is in Boston, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Boston sits within the ceremonial county of Lincolnshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PE21 in?

PE21 is in Lincolnshire, England.

What district is PE21 in?

PE21 is in Boston.

What county should I put for PE21 on forms?

For postcode PE21, enter Lincolnshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PE21?

Postcode PE21 is served by Boston, 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.