What County Am I In?

What County Is SY19 In?

SY19 is located in the county of

Powys Principal Area

Powys · Wales

CountyPowys
DistrictPowys
CountryWales
OutcodeSY19
Latitude52.58
Longitude-3.635

About Powys

Powys
Principal Area
Population
133,521
Area
5,175 km²
Admin Centre
Llandrindod Wells
Population Density
26 per km²

Powys is a principal area in Wales. It was established as a principal area (unitary authority) in 1996, combining county and district functions.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Powys. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SY19.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Powys. 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 SY19, use Powys.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SY19 in?

SY19 is in Powys, Wales.

What district is SY19 in?

SY19 is in Powys.

What county should I put for SY19 on forms?

For postcode SY19, enter Powys as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SY19?

Postcode SY19 is served by Powys. 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 Powys can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Powys?

Powys is a principal area, one of 22 principal areas in Wales established in 1996 as unitary authorities.