What County Am I In?

What County Is SN16 In?

SN16 is located in the county of

Wiltshire Ceremonial

Wiltshire · England

CountyWiltshire
DistrictWiltshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeSN16
Latitude51.5927
Longitude-2.0875

About Wiltshire

Wiltshire
Ceremonial County
Population
747,124
Area
3,486 km²
County Town
Trowbridge
Population Density
214 per km²

Wiltshire 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 Wiltshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SN16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Wiltshire. 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 SN16, use Wiltshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SN16 in?

SN16 is in Wiltshire, England.

What district is SN16 in?

SN16 is in Wiltshire.

What county should I put for SN16 on forms?

For postcode SN16, enter Wiltshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SN16?

Postcode SN16 is served by Wiltshire. 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 Wiltshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Wiltshire?

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