What County Am I In?

What County Is TR16 In?

TR16 is located in the county of

Cornwall Ceremonial

Cornwall · England

CountyCornwall
DistrictCornwall
CountryEngland
OutcodeTR16
Latitude50.2332
Longitude-5.2215

About Cornwall

Cornwall
Ceremonial County
Population
574,281
Area
3,562 km²
County Town
Truro
Population Density
161 per km²

Cornwall 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 Cornwall. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode TR16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Cornwall. 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 TR16, use Cornwall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TR16 in?

TR16 is in Cornwall, England.

What district is TR16 in?

TR16 is in Cornwall.

What county should I put for TR16 on forms?

For postcode TR16, enter Cornwall as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TR16?

Postcode TR16 is served by Cornwall. 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 Cornwall can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Cornwall?

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