PL3 is located in the county of
Plymouth, Devon · England
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.
When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Devon. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PL3.
Your council tax is collected by Plymouth, which is the local authority within Devon. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.
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 PL3, use Devon.
Postcode PL3 is in Plymouth, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Plymouth sits within the ceremonial county of Devon, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Plymouth is your council; Devon is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Devon.
PL3 is in Devon, England.
PL3 is in Plymouth.
For postcode PL3, enter Devon as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode PL3 is served by Plymouth, a local authority within Devon. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.
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.
Devon is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.