What County Am I In?

What County Is W4 In?

W4 is located in the county of

Greater London Ceremonial

Hounslow, Greater London · England

CountyGreater London
DistrictHounslow
CountryEngland
OutcodeW4
Latitude51.4912
Longitude-0.2641

About Greater London

Greater London
Ceremonial County
Population
8,788,010
Area
1,572 km²
County Town
London
Population Density
5,590 per km²

Greater London 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 Greater London. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode W4.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Hounslow, which is the local authority within Greater London. 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 W4, use Greater London.

Greater London vs Hounslow

Postcode W4 is in Hounslow, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Hounslow sits within the ceremonial county of Greater London, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Hounslow is your council; Greater London is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Greater London.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is W4 in?

W4 is in Greater London, England.

What district is W4 in?

W4 is in Hounslow.

What county should I put for W4 on forms?

For postcode W4, enter Greater London as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers W4?

Postcode W4 is served by Hounslow, a local authority within Greater London. 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 Greater London can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Greater London?

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