darlington DL2 Postcodes
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Darlington (DL2)
The DL2 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 888 individual postcodes.
There are 117 electoral wards in the DL2 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 Darlington Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 28% of people in DL2 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 DL2 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The DL2 postcode is located in the town of Darlington, County Durham, in the North East of England. It was introduced in 1974 as part of the current system of postcode in the UK.
The postcode covers a large number of suburbs and villages including Faverdale, Red Hall, Middleton St George, Neasham, and Whiskey Gill. Some other smaller neighbourhoods of Darlington that fall within the DL2 area are Beaumont Hill, Haughton Le Skerne, Low Dinsdale, and Norton.
The postcode district covers some major areas, such as the Eastbourne Industrial Estate, Milbank Business Park, and Morton Park. It also includes a variety of retail outlets and services such as Co-op, KFC, Homebase, Boots and Morrison's, Belmont, Penguin TV and Appliance Centre, and Dalton Farm Shop.
The area is designated as low risk for noise pollution, making it a quiet and peaceful area to live in. Parks and conservation areas are abundant, such as Morton Park, John Whitehead Park, Rocks Community Woodland, Polam Westside Nature Reserve, and Ballinshoe Park, which provides a variety of recreational activities.
DL2 is served by Durham Tees Valley Airport and excellent public transport links. The Northern Rail services are frequent and direct, connecting Darlington to Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Aberdeen, Edinburgh and other cities and towns.
Primary, secondary and further education opportunities are available with schools including All Saints Catholic School, Haughton Academy, Hurworth Primary School and the Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.
The community of Darlington is diverse and welcoming to all. The nearby Cineworld Movie Theatre is a popular destination for entertainment, and Derventio Riverside Park, bridge and nature reserve provide a perfect way to relax in the outdoors.
TheDL2 postcode provides excellent access to amenities and activities, and a peaceful, safe, and welcoming environment to live, work and raise families.
Demographics
Durham
DL2 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 | DL2 |
| Postal Town | Darlington |
| MSOA Name | Darlington 015 |
| LSOA Name | Darlington 015C |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
DL2 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DL2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.
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Saturday, April 6, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 28% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.