What County Am I In?

What County Is SW10 In?

SW10 is located in the county of

Greater London Ceremonial

Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London · England

CountyGreater London
DistrictHammersmith and Fulham
CountryEngland
OutcodeSW10
Latitude51.4837
Longitude-0.1828

About Greater London

Greater London
Ceremonial County
Population
8,788,010
Area
1,572 km²
County Town
London
Population Density
5,590 per km²

Greater London 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 Greater London. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SW10.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Hammersmith and Fulham, which is the local authority within Greater London. 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 SW10, use Greater London.

Greater London vs Hammersmith and Fulham

Postcode SW10 is in Hammersmith and Fulham, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Hammersmith and Fulham sits within the ceremonial county of Greater London, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Hammersmith and Fulham is your council; Greater London is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Greater London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SW10 in?

SW10 is in Greater London, England.

What district is SW10 in?

SW10 is in Hammersmith and Fulham.

What county should I put for SW10 on forms?

For postcode SW10, enter Greater London as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SW10?

Postcode SW10 is served by Hammersmith and Fulham, a local authority within Greater London. 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 Greater London can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Greater London?

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