What County Am I In?

What County Is YO17 In?

YO17 is located in the county of

North Yorkshire Ceremonial

North Yorkshire · England

CountyNorth Yorkshire
DistrictNorth Yorkshire
CountryEngland
OutcodeYO17
Latitude54.1367
Longitude-0.7579

About North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire
Ceremonial County
Population
1,157,971
Area
8,654 km²
County Town
Northallerton
Population Density
134 per km²

North Yorkshire 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 North Yorkshire. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode YO17.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by North Yorkshire. 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 YO17, use North Yorkshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is YO17 in?

YO17 is in North Yorkshire, England.

What district is YO17 in?

YO17 is in North Yorkshire.

What county should I put for YO17 on forms?

For postcode YO17, enter North Yorkshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers YO17?

Postcode YO17 is served by North Yorkshire. 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 North Yorkshire can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is North Yorkshire?

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