What County Am I In?

What County Is ZE2 In?

ZE2 is located in the county of

Shetland Islands Council Area

Shetland Islands · Scotland

CountyShetland Islands
DistrictShetland Islands
CountryScotland
OutcodeZE2
Latitude60.3113
Longitude-1.2274

About Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands
Council Area
Population
22,870
Area
1,466 km²
Admin Centre
Lerwick
Population Density
16 per km²

Shetland Islands is a council area in Scotland. It was established under the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1994 as a single-tier council area.

Your County for Official Purposes

Passport & Forms

When asked for your county on official forms (passport applications, DVLA, HMRC), enter Shetland Islands. This is the ceremonial/geographic county for postcode ZE2.

Council Tax

Your council tax is collected by Shetland Islands. 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 ZE2, use Shetland Islands.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZE2 in?

ZE2 is in Shetland Islands, Scotland.

What district is ZE2 in?

ZE2 is in Shetland Islands.

What county should I put for ZE2 on forms?

For postcode ZE2, enter Shetland Islands as your county on official forms, passport applications, and formal addresses.

What council covers ZE2?

Postcode ZE2 is served by Shetland Islands. 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 Shetland Islands can help if the postcode is unclear or on forms that require it.

What type of county is Shetland Islands?

Shetland Islands is a council area, one of 32 council areas in Scotland established in 1996 as unitary authorities.