What County Am I In?

What County Is TN38 In?

TN38 is located in the county of

East Sussex Ceremonial

Hastings, East Sussex · England

CountyEast Sussex
DistrictHastings
CountryEngland
OutcodeTN38
Latitude50.8637
Longitude0.5436

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 TN38.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Hastings, 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 TN38, use East Sussex.

East Sussex vs Hastings

Postcode TN38 is in Hastings, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Hastings sits within the ceremonial county of East Sussex, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Hastings 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 TN38 in?

TN38 is in East Sussex, England.

What district is TN38 in?

TN38 is in Hastings.

What county should I put for TN38 on forms?

For postcode TN38, enter East Sussex as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TN38?

Postcode TN38 is served by Hastings, 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.