What County Am I In?

What County Is SG19 In?

SG19 is located in the county of

Cambridgeshire Ceremonial

Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire · England

CountyCambridgeshire
DistrictHuntingdonshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeSG19
Latitude52.1396
Longitude-0.2389

About Cambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire
Ceremonial County
Population
896,756
Area
3,392 km²
County Town
Cambridge
Population Density
264 per km²

Cambridgeshire 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 Cambridgeshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SG19.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Huntingdonshire, which is the local authority within Cambridgeshire. 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 SG19, use Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire vs Huntingdonshire

Postcode SG19 is in Huntingdonshire, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Huntingdonshire sits within the ceremonial county of Cambridgeshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Huntingdonshire is your council; Cambridgeshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Cambridgeshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SG19 in?

SG19 is in Cambridgeshire, England.

What district is SG19 in?

SG19 is in Huntingdonshire.

What county should I put for SG19 on forms?

For postcode SG19, enter Cambridgeshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SG19?

Postcode SG19 is served by Huntingdonshire, a local authority within Cambridgeshire. 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 Cambridgeshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Cambridgeshire?

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