What County Am I In?

What County Is PL19 In?

PL19 is located in the county of

Devon Ceremonial

West Devon, Devon · England

CountyDevon
DistrictWest Devon
CountryEngland
OutcodePL19
Latitude50.5561
Longitude-4.1549

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 PL19.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by West Devon, 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 PL19, use Devon.

Devon vs West Devon

Postcode PL19 is in West Devon, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. West Devon sits within the ceremonial county of Devon, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PL19 in?

PL19 is in Devon, England.

What district is PL19 in?

PL19 is in West Devon.

What county should I put for PL19 on forms?

For postcode PL19, enter Devon as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PL19?

Postcode PL19 is served by West Devon, 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.