What County Am I In?

What County Is ST13 In?

ST13 is located in the county of

Staffordshire Ceremonial

Staffordshire Moorlands, Staffordshire · England

CountyStaffordshire
DistrictStaffordshire Moorlands
CountryEngland
OutcodeST13
Latitude53.101
Longitude-2.0193

About Staffordshire

Staffordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,135,893
Area
2,714 km²
County Town
Stafford
Population Density
419 per km²

Staffordshire 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 Staffordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode ST13.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Staffordshire Moorlands, which is the local authority within Staffordshire. 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 ST13, use Staffordshire.

Staffordshire vs Staffordshire Moorlands

Postcode ST13 is in Staffordshire Moorlands, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Staffordshire Moorlands sits within the ceremonial county of Staffordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ST13 in?

ST13 is in Staffordshire, England.

What district is ST13 in?

ST13 is in Staffordshire Moorlands.

What county should I put for ST13 on forms?

For postcode ST13, enter Staffordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers ST13?

Postcode ST13 is served by Staffordshire Moorlands, a local authority within Staffordshire. 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 Staffordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Staffordshire?

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