List of UK Counties

For a recent web design project I was looking for a list of UK counties. No problem, I thought, the internet is a wonderful place, bound to find something.

How wrong can you be? Lots of lists, but none of them complete and most out of date. Spent far too long looking and eventually had to make my own. I think it’s pretty complete, though, as ever, you probably know better.

I’ve added a text file with just each County name that you can use as you like.

Please let me know what you think or if there are any missing by adding a comment. I promise I’ll be grateful and will add any missing counties.

Finally if you make use of the list, feel free to link back to this page http://www.imaker.co.uk/blog/list-of-uk-counties/

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26 Responses to List of UK Counties

  1. Thomas says:

    Thanks for putting these up, it’s the most complete list I’ve found.
    I’ll let you know if I find any mistakes.

  2. Administrator says:

    Appreciate the comment, thanks. I’ll make any amendments for genuine mistakes.

  3. Graham says:

    Hey ‘iMaker’

    Thanks soooo much, sorted my problem (same as you had) in 2 mins flat!

    Warm Regards
    Graham

  4. Administrator says:

    You’re very welcome Graham, thanks for letting me know.

  5. Alan D says:

    Thank you very much, useful to have

  6. Administrator says:

    Thanks Alan D, glad you found it useful

  7. Kate says:

    Fantastic! Thank you. At last someone has put something together that is searchable and useable. Well done and thank you for sharing it with us.

  8. Administrator says:

    Thank you Kate, much appreciated.

  9. Nathan says:

    Perfect – exactly what I was after. Thanks

  10. marc says:

    ooops, you’ve missed greater machester, in existance for 38 years

  11. Administrator says:

    How did I miss that? Thanks for the heads up Marc, Greater Manchester added.

  12. Linda says:

    Thanks so much for the list, it’s just we we’re looking for.

    regards
    Linda

  13. tom says:

    westlothian is not on the list

  14. imaker says:

    tom – thank you, I’ve added it to the list.

  15. Rob says:

    Excellent!

    I do find it disappointing that the internet with vast amounts of info yet most of it can be totally useless and inconsistent but it’s great to see that there is a bit of update to date content on this site…

    Many thanks, solved a problem with minimal effort.

    Rob.

  16. James says:

    Well done, a great list.

    Londonderry?

  17. rupert says:

    A very useful list, thanks

  18. Tom says:

    Great list, I will use it on my directory. Had a hard time finding a good proper list.

  19. Tim says:

    Good list – best I’ve seen so far, but as the Government keep moving things around, Linolcshire’s northern area that was known as Lindsey became South Humberside. Humberside thankfully was kicked out again but Lincolnshire was split, so we now also have North Lincolnshire and if I’m not mistaken, North East Lincolnshire.

    I love the way that Yorkshire is now split into 4 Ridings from the original 3 – when “Riding” is an old word meaning “A Third” (1/3)

    Keep up the good work.

  20. imaker says:

    Thanks Tim, appreciate your comment, but I’ve no idea whether you mean the list should be updated.

  21. Chris says:

    Strathclyde does not exist any more. North Lanarkshire and South Lanarkshire and other counties now exist.

  22. imaker says:

    Hi Chris
    Thanks, really helpful.
    Strathclyde now removed and the following added to the list:

    Argyll and Bute
    East Ayrshire
    East Dunbartonshire
    East Renfrewshire
    Glasgow City (created as Glasgow)
    Inverclyde
    North Ayrshire
    North Lanarkshire
    Renfrewshire
    South Ayrshire
    South Lanarkshire
    Dumbarton and Clydebank

  23. Jo says:

    Thank you! Made my current project sooo much easier!

  24. imaker says:

    Glad to hear it Jo

  25. Mark Flint says:

    Thanks for the list :-)

    Northern Ireland is officially part of the UK. There are 6 counties as follows:

    Antrim
    Armagh
    Down
    Fermanagh
    Londonderry
    Tyrone

  26. imaker says:

    Thanks Mark, appreciate you taking the trouble, but I believe you will find them already listed under the “full title” of County Antrim, County Armagh, etc.

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