SS12 is located in the county of
Basildon, Essex · England
Essex 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 Essex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SS12.
Your council tax is collected by Basildon, which is the local authority within Essex. 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 SS12, use Essex.
Postcode SS12 is in Basildon, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Basildon sits within the ceremonial county of Essex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
In short: Basildon is your council; Essex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Essex.
SS12 is in Essex, England.
SS12 is in Basildon.
For postcode SS12, enter Essex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.
Postcode SS12 is served by Basildon, a local authority within Essex. 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 Essex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.
Essex is a ceremonial county, one of 46 ceremonial counties in England headed by a Lord Lieutenant.