What County Am I In?

What County Is SW95 In?

SW95 is located in the county of

Greater London Ceremonial

Wandsworth, Greater London · England

CountyGreater London
DistrictWandsworth
CountryEngland
OutcodeSW95
Latitude51.4804
Longitude-0.1362

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 SW95.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Wandsworth, 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 SW95, use Greater London.

Greater London vs Wandsworth

Postcode SW95 is in Wandsworth, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Wandsworth sits within the ceremonial county of Greater London, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Wandsworth 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 SW95 in?

SW95 is in Greater London, England.

What district is SW95 in?

SW95 is in Wandsworth.

What county should I put for SW95 on forms?

For postcode SW95, enter Greater London as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SW95?

Postcode SW95 is served by Wandsworth, 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.