What County Am I In?

What County Is RH20 In?

RH20 is located in the county of

West Sussex Ceremonial

Horsham, West Sussex · England

CountyWest Sussex
DistrictHorsham
CountryEngland
OutcodeRH20
Latitude50.9376
Longitude-0.4705

About West Sussex

West Sussex
Ceremonial County
Population
885,055
Area
1,991 km²
County Town
Chichester
Population Density
445 per km²

West Sussex 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 West Sussex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode RH20.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Horsham, which is the local authority within West Sussex. 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 RH20, use West Sussex.

West Sussex vs Horsham

Postcode RH20 is in Horsham, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Horsham sits within the ceremonial county of West Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Horsham is your council; West Sussex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter West Sussex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is RH20 in?

RH20 is in West Sussex, England.

What district is RH20 in?

RH20 is in Horsham.

What county should I put for RH20 on forms?

For postcode RH20, enter West Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers RH20?

Postcode RH20 is served by Horsham, a local authority within West Sussex. 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 West Sussex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is West Sussex?

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