PO12 is located in the county of
Gosport, Hampshire · England
Hampshire 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 Hampshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PO12.
Your council tax is collected by Gosport, which is the local authority within Hampshire. 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 PO12, use Hampshire.
Postcode PO12 is in Gosport, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Gosport sits within the ceremonial county of Hampshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Gosport is your council; Hampshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Hampshire.
PO12 is in Hampshire, England.
PO12 is in Gosport.
For postcode PO12, enter Hampshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode PO12 is served by Gosport, a local authority within Hampshire. 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 Hampshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Hampshire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.