Well, it just checks that your postcode matches your reg (and the catchment area) when you get into the booking page. The queue is separate so it wouldn't deal with this bit. But I think maybe it wasn't worth arranging/paying for the queue when it was such a small sale.
I'm one village out of the Zone 2 local, the next village is a 3 minute drive and is eligible. Infuriating but I still got in for the sunday!