What County Am I In?

What County Is SY22 In?

SY22 is located in the county of

Shropshire Ceremonial

Shropshire · Wales

CountyShropshire
DistrictShropshire
CountryWales
OutcodeSY22
Latitude52.7566
Longitude-3.1859

About Shropshire

Shropshire
Ceremonial County
Population
510,558
Area
3,489 km²
County Town
Shrewsbury
Population Density
146 per km²

Shropshire is a ceremonial county in Wales. 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 Shropshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode SY22.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Shropshire. 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 SY22, use Shropshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is SY22 in?

SY22 is in Shropshire, Wales.

What district is SY22 in?

SY22 is in Shropshire.

What county should I put for SY22 on forms?

For postcode SY22, enter Shropshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers SY22?

Postcode SY22 is served by Shropshire. 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 Shropshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Shropshire?

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