What County Am I In?

What County Is WD17 In?

WD17 is located in the county of

Hertfordshire Ceremonial

Watford, Hertfordshire · England

CountyHertfordshire
DistrictWatford
CountryEngland
OutcodeWD17
Latitude51.6639
Longitude-0.4056

About Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,200,620
Area
1,642 km²
County Town
Hertford
Population Density
731 per km²

Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode WD17.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Watford, which is the local authority within Hertfordshire. 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 WD17, use Hertfordshire.

Hertfordshire vs Watford

Postcode WD17 is in Watford, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Watford sits within the ceremonial county of Hertfordshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is WD17 in?

WD17 is in Hertfordshire, England.

What district is WD17 in?

WD17 is in Watford.

What county should I put for WD17 on forms?

For postcode WD17, enter Hertfordshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers WD17?

Postcode WD17 is served by Watford, a local authority within Hertfordshire. 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 Hertfordshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Hertfordshire?

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