What County Am I In?

What County Is SN3 In?

SN3 is located in the county of

Wiltshire Ceremonial

Swindon, Wiltshire · England

CountyWiltshire
DistrictSwindon
CountryEngland
OutcodeSN3
Latitude51.5615
Longitude-1.745

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 SN3.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Swindon, which is the local authority within 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 SN3, use Wiltshire.

Wiltshire vs Swindon

Postcode SN3 is in Swindon, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Swindon sits within the ceremonial county of Wiltshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SN3 in?

SN3 is in Wiltshire, England.

What district is SN3 in?

SN3 is in Swindon.

What county should I put for SN3 on forms?

For postcode SN3, enter Wiltshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SN3?

Postcode SN3 is served by Swindon, a local authority within 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.