What County Am I In?

What County Is PO31 In?

PO31 is located in the county of

Isle of Wight Ceremonial

Isle of Wight · England

CountyIsle of Wight
DistrictIsle of Wight
CountryEngland
OutcodePO31
Latitude50.7554
Longitude-1.3074

About Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight
Ceremonial County
Population
140,889
Area
389 km²
County Town
Newport
Population Density
362 per km²

Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PO31.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Isle of Wight. 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 PO31, use Isle of Wight.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PO31 in?

PO31 is in Isle of Wight, England.

What district is PO31 in?

PO31 is in Isle of Wight.

What county should I put for PO31 on forms?

For postcode PO31, enter Isle of Wight as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PO31?

Postcode PO31 is served by Isle of Wight. 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 Isle of Wight can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Isle of Wight?

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