What County Am I In?

What County Is PO21 In?

PO21 is located in the county of

West Sussex Ceremonial

Arun, West Sussex · England

CountyWest Sussex
DistrictArun
CountryEngland
OutcodePO21
Latitude50.7852
Longitude-0.6994

About West Sussex

West Sussex
Ceremonial County
Population
885,055
Area
1,991 km²
County Town
Chichester
Population Density
445 per km²

West Sussex 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 West Sussex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PO21.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Arun, which is the local authority within West Sussex. 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 PO21, use West Sussex.

West Sussex vs Arun

Postcode PO21 is in Arun, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Arun sits within the ceremonial county of West Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PO21 in?

PO21 is in West Sussex, England.

What district is PO21 in?

PO21 is in Arun.

What county should I put for PO21 on forms?

For postcode PO21, enter West Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PO21?

Postcode PO21 is served by Arun, a local authority within West Sussex. 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 West Sussex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is West Sussex?

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