What County Am I In?

What County Is TN36 In?

TN36 is located in the county of

East Sussex Ceremonial

Rother, East Sussex · England

CountyEast Sussex
DistrictRother
CountryEngland
OutcodeTN36
Latitude50.9203
Longitude0.6989

About East Sussex

East Sussex
Ceremonial County
Population
823,258
Area
1,792 km²
County Town
Lewes
Population Density
459 per km²

East Sussex 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 East Sussex. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode TN36.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Rother, which is the local authority within East Sussex. 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 TN36, use East Sussex.

East Sussex vs Rother

Postcode TN36 is in Rother, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Rother sits within the ceremonial county of East Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Rother is your council; East Sussex is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter East Sussex.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TN36 in?

TN36 is in East Sussex, England.

What district is TN36 in?

TN36 is in Rother.

What county should I put for TN36 on forms?

For postcode TN36, enter East Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TN36?

Postcode TN36 is served by Rother, a local authority within East Sussex. 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 East Sussex can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is East Sussex?

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