darlington DL16 Postcodes

Darlington (DL16)

The DL16 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 718 individual postcodes.

There are 15 electoral wards in the DL16 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, 15% of people in DL16 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 DL16 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DL16 postcode covers the town of Shildon, located within the Darlington borough in England. It is part of the TS postcode area, a large postcode area which covers most of the Teesside area in North East England.

Shildon, a town which has a population of approximately 8,800 people, is located within the County Durham. It is historically known as the ‘cradle of the railway industry', and has had many famous engineers and railway engineers born in the area. It has an industrial history, with large companies such as locomotive industry giants such as Robert Stephenson and Company and the North Eastern Railway having factories in the area.

Today, the DL16 postcode area remains distinct in many ways from the surrounding postcode areas, with many more people in employment within the Shildon area (60.3%) than in neighbouring areas (43.6%), largely due to its industrial heritage.

Shildon's central location and highly populated area makes it an ideal place for those looking to move to England's North East, many of which choose to live and work in the region for the long-term. With the largest park in the area, Mount Pleasant, an excellent range of amenities and attractions and good transport links Shildon, and the DL16 postcode, provide much to its residents and those looking to move to the area.

Shildon's residents place great importance on education for young people, with seven primary schools and three secondary schools in the area, as well as a variety of community centres, libraries and churches that provide a range of services to the local community.

The DL16 postcode area also provides access to a number of parks, nature reserves and open spaces. The nearby Sconce and Devon Park provides both a resource for wildlife and a place for visitors to enjoy as it is full of flowers, shrubs and trees. The 700 acres of nearby Wynyard Woods provide activities such as walking, cycling, canoeing, fishing and orienteering, as well as a fantastic chance to explore the great outdoors.

TheDL16 postcode area provides a great variety of recreational activities and amenities for everyone, from those who have been long-time residents of the area to those looking to relocate in the North East. With plenty of green spaces, industrial heritage, educational institutions and everything else one could need, the DL16 postcode in the Darlington district is an ideal place for those wanting to make a home in England's North East.

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