What County Am I In?

What County Is TS22 In?

TS22 is located in the county of

County Durham Ceremonial

Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham · England

CountyCounty Durham
DistrictStockton-on-Tees
CountryEngland
OutcodeTS22
Latitude54.6271
Longitude-1.3247

About County Durham

County Durham
Ceremonial County
Population
862,067
Area
2,676 km²
County Town
Durham
Population Density
322 per km²

County Durham 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 County Durham. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode TS22.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Stockton-on-Tees, which is the local authority within County Durham. 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 TS22, use County Durham.

County Durham vs Stockton-on-Tees

Postcode TS22 is in Stockton-on-Tees, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Stockton-on-Tees sits within the ceremonial county of County Durham, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Stockton-on-Tees is your council; County Durham is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter County Durham.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TS22 in?

TS22 is in County Durham, England.

What district is TS22 in?

TS22 is in Stockton-on-Tees.

What county should I put for TS22 on forms?

For postcode TS22, enter County Durham as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TS22?

Postcode TS22 is served by Stockton-on-Tees, a local authority within County Durham. 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 County Durham can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is County Durham?

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