What County Am I In?

What County Is SA1 In?

SA1 is located in the county of

Swansea Principal Area

Swansea · Wales

CountySwansea
DistrictSwansea
CountryWales
OutcodeSA1
Latitude51.6268
Longitude-3.9403

About Swansea

Swansea
Principal Area
Population
237,897
Area
378 km²
Admin Centre
Swansea
Population Density
629 per km²

Swansea is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Swansea. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SA1.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Swansea. 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 SA1, use Swansea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SA1 in?

SA1 is in Swansea, Wales.

What district is SA1 in?

SA1 is in Swansea.

What county should I put for SA1 on forms?

For postcode SA1, enter Swansea as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SA1?

Postcode SA1 is served by Swansea. 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 Swansea can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Swansea?

Swansea is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.