PR11 is located in the county of
Preston, Lancashire · England
Lancashire 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 Lancashire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PR11.
Your council tax is collected by Preston, which is the local authority within Lancashire. 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 PR11, use Lancashire.
Postcode PR11 is in Preston, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Preston sits within the ceremonial county of Lancashire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Preston is your council; Lancashire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Lancashire.
PR11 is in Lancashire, England.
PR11 is in Preston.
For postcode PR11, enter Lancashire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode PR11 is served by Preston, a local authority within Lancashire. 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 Lancashire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Lancashire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.