What County Am I In?

What County Is YO90 In?

YO90 is located in the county of

North Yorkshire Ceremonial

York, North Yorkshire · England

CountyNorth Yorkshire
DistrictYork
CountryEngland
OutcodeYO90
Latitude53.9597
Longitude-1.0902

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 YO90.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by York, which is the local authority within 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 YO90, use North Yorkshire.

North Yorkshire vs York

Postcode YO90 is in York, which is the local authority (council) that provides your day-to-day services such as waste collection, planning permission, and housing. York sits within the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire, which is the geographic county used on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

In short: York is your council; North Yorkshire is your county. When forms ask for "county", enter North Yorkshire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is YO90 in?

YO90 is in North Yorkshire, England.

What district is YO90 in?

YO90 is in York.

What county should I put for YO90 on forms?

For postcode YO90, enter North Yorkshire as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers YO90?

Postcode YO90 is served by York, a local authority within 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.