What County Am I In?

What County Is PR26 In?

PR26 is located in the county of

Lancashire Ceremonial

South Ribble, Lancashire · England

CountyLancashire
DistrictSouth Ribble
CountryEngland
OutcodePR26
Latitude53.6894
Longitude-2.7397

About Lancashire

Lancashire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,531,911
Area
3,075 km²
County Town
Lancaster
Population Density
498 per km²

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.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Lancashire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode PR26.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by South Ribble, which is the local authority within Lancashire. 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 PR26, use Lancashire.

Lancashire vs South Ribble

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is PR26 in?

PR26 is in Lancashire, England.

What district is PR26 in?

PR26 is in South Ribble.

What county should I put for PR26 on forms?

For postcode PR26, enter Lancashire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers PR26?

Postcode PR26 is served by South Ribble, a local authority within Lancashire. 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 Lancashire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Lancashire?

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