PR26 is located in the county of
South Ribble, 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 PR26.
Your council tax is collected by South Ribble, 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 PR26, use Lancashire.
Postcode PR26 is in South Ribble, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. South Ribble sits within the ceremonial county of Lancashire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: South Ribble is your council; Lancashire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Lancashire.
PR26 is in Lancashire, England.
PR26 is in South Ribble.
For postcode PR26, enter Lancashire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode PR26 is served by South Ribble, 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.