What County Am I In?

What County Is PO24 In?

PO24 is located in the county of

Hampshire Ceremonial

Portsmouth area, Hampshire · England

CountyHampshire
DistrictPortsmouth area
CountryEngland
OutcodePO24

About Hampshire

Hampshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,860,283
Area
3,769 km²
County Town
Winchester
Population Density
494 per km²

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.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Hampshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PO24.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Portsmouth area, which is the local authority within Hampshire. 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 PO24, use Hampshire.

Hampshire vs Portsmouth area

Postcode PO24 is in Portsmouth area, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Portsmouth area sits within the ceremonial county of Hampshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Portsmouth area is your council; Hampshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Hampshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PO24 in?

PO24 is in Hampshire, England.

What district is PO24 in?

PO24 is in Portsmouth area.

What county should I put for PO24 on forms?

For postcode PO24, enter Hampshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PO24?

Postcode PO24 is served by Portsmouth area, a local authority within Hampshire. 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 Hampshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Hampshire?

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