What County Am I In?

What County Is RG22 In?

RG22 is located in the county of

Hampshire Ceremonial

Basingstoke and Deane, Hampshire · England

CountyHampshire
DistrictBasingstoke and Deane
CountryEngland
OutcodeRG22
Latitude51.248
Longitude-1.1249

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 RG22.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Basingstoke and Deane, 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 RG22, use Hampshire.

Hampshire vs Basingstoke and Deane

Postcode RG22 is in Basingstoke and Deane, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Basingstoke and Deane sits within the ceremonial county of Hampshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Basingstoke and Deane is your council; Hampshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Hampshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is RG22 in?

RG22 is in Hampshire, England.

What district is RG22 in?

RG22 is in Basingstoke and Deane.

What county should I put for RG22 on forms?

For postcode RG22, enter Hampshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers RG22?

Postcode RG22 is served by Basingstoke and Deane, 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.