What County Am I In?

What County Is WV99 In?

WV99 is located in the county of

Shropshire Ceremonial

Telford and Wrekin, Shropshire · England

CountyShropshire
DistrictTelford and Wrekin
CountryEngland
OutcodeWV99
Latitude52.6714
Longitude-2.4203

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 WV99.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Telford and Wrekin, which is the local authority within 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 WV99, use Shropshire.

Shropshire vs Telford and Wrekin

Postcode WV99 is in Telford and Wrekin, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. Telford and Wrekin sits within the ceremonial county of Shropshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: Telford and Wrekin is your council; Shropshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter Shropshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is WV99 in?

WV99 is in Shropshire, England.

What district is WV99 in?

WV99 is in Telford and Wrekin.

What county should I put for WV99 on forms?

For postcode WV99, enter Shropshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers WV99?

Postcode WV99 is served by Telford and Wrekin, a local authority within 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.