What County Am I In?

What County Is WV5 In?

WV5 is located in the county of

Shropshire Ceremonial

Shropshire · England

CountyShropshire
DistrictShropshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeWV5
Latitude52.5342
Longitude-2.2108

About Shropshire

Shropshire
Ceremonial County
Population
510,558
Area
3,489 km²
County Town
Shrewsbury
Population Density
146 per km²

Shropshire 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 Shropshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode WV5.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Shropshire. 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 WV5, use Shropshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is WV5 in?

WV5 is in Shropshire, England.

What district is WV5 in?

WV5 is in Shropshire.

What county should I put for WV5 on forms?

For postcode WV5, enter Shropshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers WV5?

Postcode WV5 is served by Shropshire. 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 Shropshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Shropshire?

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