What County Am I In?

What County Is TR24 In?

TR24 is located in the county of

Cornwall Ceremonial

Isles of Scilly, Cornwall · England

CountyCornwall
DistrictIsles of Scilly
CountryEngland
OutcodeTR24
Latitude49.9551
Longitude-6.3358

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 TR24.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Isles of Scilly, which is the local authority within 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 TR24, use Cornwall.

Cornwall vs Isles of Scilly

Postcode TR24 is in Isles of Scilly, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Isles of Scilly sits within the ceremonial county of Cornwall, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Isles of Scilly is your council; Cornwall is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Cornwall.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TR24 in?

TR24 is in Cornwall, England.

What district is TR24 in?

TR24 is in Isles of Scilly.

What county should I put for TR24 on forms?

For postcode TR24, enter Cornwall as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TR24?

Postcode TR24 is served by Isles of Scilly, a local authority within 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.