What County Am I In?

What County Is PL16 In?

PL16 is located in the county of

Devon Ceremonial

Torridge, Devon · England

CountyDevon
DistrictTorridge
CountryEngland
OutcodePL16
Latitude50.6463
Longitude-4.2656

About Devon

Devon
Ceremonial County
Population
1,218,613
Area
6,708 km²
County Town
Exeter
Population Density
182 per km²

Devon 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 Devon. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PL16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Torridge, which is the local authority within Devon. 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 PL16, use Devon.

Devon vs Torridge

Postcode PL16 is in Torridge, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Torridge sits within the ceremonial county of Devon, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PL16 in?

PL16 is in Devon, England.

What district is PL16 in?

PL16 is in Torridge.

What county should I put for PL16 on forms?

For postcode PL16, enter Devon as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PL16?

Postcode PL16 is served by Torridge, a local authority within Devon. 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 Devon can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Devon?

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