darlington DL13 Postcodes
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Darlington (DL13)
The DL13 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 1058 individual postcodes.
There are 99 electoral wards in the DL13 postcode area, including Barnard Castle, Bedale, Bishop Auckland, Catterick Garrison, Crook, Darlington, Ferryhill, Hawes, Leyburn, Newton Aycliffe, Northallerton, Richmond, Shildon, Spennymoor which come under the local authority of the County Durham Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in DL13 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of DL13 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
DL13 is a postcode district based in Darlington in the North East of England. It is part of the Darlington postcode area and covers the villages of Sedgefield, Ferryhill and Chilton. It also includes the towns of Dalton and Elton, as well as the suburbs of Bank Top and Carmel.
The DL13 postcode district has an approximate population of 17,000 people living over an area of 54 square kilometres. It is bordered by the DL12 and DL14 postcodes, as well as several other postcode districts in the Durham and Teesdale areas.
The area served by the DL13 postcode is largely rural, mainly consisting of rolling hills and green fields. The small villages within its boundaries have a combination of traditional stone houses and more modern properties. There are a number of quaint local pubs, village shops and a few small businesses to be found in the area.
The DL13 postcode falls within the Hamilton district of the Darlington Borough Council. It is split by three parliamentary constituencies: Teesdale, Sedgefield and Durham North West.
The area boasts a number of leisure facilities, including the Barnard Castle Golf Club and the Sedgefield and Elton Country Parks. There are also several historic sites, such as the nearby Raby Castle and the 15th century Aycliffe Church.
The DL13 postcode district is home to an array of amenities, such as supermarkets, convenience stores, cafes, estate agencies and banks as well as a number of renowned schools and colleges. It is well connected to the wider area, with several major roads running through it, including A689 and A167. Regular bus links are available to nearby towns and cities, while Darlington main railway station is just 11 miles away.
Demographics
Durham
DL13 is located in the county of Durham, in England.
Durham has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Durham has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DL13 |
| Postal Town | Darlington |
| MSOA Name | County Durham 042 |
| LSOA Name | County Durham 042A |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DL13 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DL13, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Thursday, May 9, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 20% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.