What County Am I In?

What County Is TW16 In?

TW16 is located in the county of

Surrey Ceremonial

Elmbridge, Surrey · England

CountySurrey
DistrictElmbridge
CountryEngland
OutcodeTW16
Latitude51.4157
Longitude-0.4168

About Surrey

Surrey
Ceremonial County
Population
1,205,616
Area
1,663 km²
County Town
Guildford
Population Density
725 per km²

Surrey 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 Surrey. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode TW16.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Elmbridge, which is the local authority within Surrey. 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 TW16, use Surrey.

Surrey vs Elmbridge

Postcode TW16 is in Elmbridge, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Elmbridge sits within the ceremonial county of Surrey, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Elmbridge is your council; Surrey is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Surrey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is TW16 in?

TW16 is in Surrey, England.

What district is TW16 in?

TW16 is in Elmbridge.

What county should I put for TW16 on forms?

For postcode TW16, enter Surrey as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers TW16?

Postcode TW16 is served by Elmbridge, a local authority within Surrey. 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 Surrey can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Surrey?

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