What County Am I In?

What County Is TN28 In?

TN28 is located in the county of

Kent Ceremonial

Folkestone and Hythe, Kent · England

CountyKent
DistrictFolkestone and Hythe
CountryEngland
OutcodeTN28
Latitude50.9829
Longitude0.9505

About Kent

Kent
Ceremonial County
Population
1,858,346
Area
3,737 km²
County Town
Maidstone
Population Density
497 per km²

Kent 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 Kent. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode TN28.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Folkestone and Hythe, which is the local authority within Kent. 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 TN28, use Kent.

Kent vs Folkestone and Hythe

Postcode TN28 is in Folkestone and Hythe, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Folkestone and Hythe sits within the ceremonial county of Kent, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Folkestone and Hythe is your council; Kent is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Kent.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TN28 in?

TN28 is in Kent, England.

What district is TN28 in?

TN28 is in Folkestone and Hythe.

What county should I put for TN28 on forms?

For postcode TN28, enter Kent as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TN28?

Postcode TN28 is served by Folkestone and Hythe, a local authority within Kent. 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 Kent can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Kent?

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