What County Am I In?

What County Is SA3 In?

SA3 is located in the county of

Swansea Principal Area

Swansea · Wales

CountySwansea
DistrictSwansea
CountryWales
OutcodeSA3
Latitude51.5809
Longitude-4.0526

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 SA3.

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 SA3, use Swansea.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SA3 in?

SA3 is in Swansea, Wales.

What district is SA3 in?

SA3 is in Swansea.

What county should I put for SA3 on forms?

For postcode SA3, enter Swansea as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SA3?

Postcode SA3 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.