What County Am I In?

What County Is WA55 In?

WA55 is located in the county of

Cheshire Ceremonial

Warrington, Cheshire · England

CountyCheshire
DistrictWarrington
CountryEngland
OutcodeWA55
Latitude53.3926
Longitude-2.6103

About Cheshire

Cheshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,098,031
Area
2,344 km²
County Town
Chester
Population Density
468 per km²

Cheshire 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 Cheshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode WA55.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Warrington, which is the local authority within Cheshire. 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 WA55, use Cheshire.

Cheshire vs Warrington

Postcode WA55 is in Warrington, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Warrington sits within the ceremonial county of Cheshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is WA55 in?

WA55 is in Cheshire, England.

What district is WA55 in?

WA55 is in Warrington.

What county should I put for WA55 on forms?

For postcode WA55, enter Cheshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers WA55?

Postcode WA55 is served by Warrington, a local authority within Cheshire. 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 Cheshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Cheshire?

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