SK17 is located in the county of
High Peak, Derbyshire · England
Derbyshire is a ceremonial county in England. As a ceremonial county, it is headed by a Lord Lieutenant who serves as the Sovereign's representative.
When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Derbyshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SK17.
Your council tax is collected by High Peak, which is the local authority within Derbyshire. Contact your local council for billing enquiries.
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 SK17, use Derbyshire.
Postcode SK17 is in High Peak, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. High Peak sits within the ceremonial county of Derbyshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: High Peak is your council; Derbyshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Derbyshire.
SK17 is in Derbyshire, England.
SK17 is in High Peak.
For postcode SK17, enter Derbyshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode SK17 is served by High Peak, a local authority within Derbyshire. Contact them for council tax, planning, and local services.
Yes. Royal Mail states that the postcode is the essential element for delivery — county is not required. However, including Derbyshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Derbyshire is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.