DL5 6RU Postcode Area
Use the postcode street map opposite - and the information below - to discover useful information for the DL5 6RU postcode area in Darlington.
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What social class do the population of DL5 6RU belong to? What are the predominant ethnic groups? How deprived is DL5 6RU in Darlington, how professionally qualified are the community, and how many hours a week do they work? All this, and more information and demographic statistics about DL5 6RU from the Census 2011.
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People and Demographics
DL5 6RUDemographics
An in-depth look at the demographic data of the people who live in DL5 6RU, including ethnicity, religious beliefs, age breakdown and social grades.
Crime Rates
Police crime stats - see how safe it is around DL5 6RU, including burglaries, ASBOs, vehicle crime and violent crime. How does this area compare?
Constituency
Find out the voting intentions, poll results, your local MP, 2015 election results and voting turnout for your local constituency.
Local Issues
In conjunction with FixMyStreet, view problems around DL5 6RU reported by local residents, including flytipping, graffiti, faulty street lighting etc.
Sunrise/Sunset
Sunrise (dawn) and sunset (dusk) times for today as well as for the next month for the postcode area DL56RU. Wakey wakey, rise and shine!
Job Vacancies
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Travel & Transport
DL5 6RUTravel
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Traffic Reports
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Taxi Firms
Book a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi and mini cab companies operating in the DL5 6RU area.
Car Parks
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Leisure & Outdoor Facilities
DL5 6RUEvents
From local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around DL5 6RU.
Attractions
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Hotels
Comfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of the postcode area DL5 6RU.
Tourist Information
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Local Amenities
DL5 6RUBanks
Find the nearest bank or building society in DL5 6RU. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers.
Cash Machines
Locations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the DL5 6RU postcode area that dispense money.
Schools
The nearest schools in the DL5 6RU area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results.
Shopping Centres
Shop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy.
Police Stations
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Emergency Facilities
A handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services near DL5 6RU.
Post Offices
Whether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered.
Libraries
A useful list of lending libraries located in and around DL5 6RU. May also lend CDs and DVDs, and other services available.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
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DL56RU Postcode Breakdown
DLAREA | 5DISTRICT | 6SECTOR | RUUNIT |
Full Postcode | DL5 6RU |
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Postal Town | Darlington |
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Country | England |
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Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
DL56RU Postal District
DL5 6RU postcode is located in the postal town of Darlington. Darlington postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode DL5 6RU.
Shildon | 2.7 miles NW |
Newton Aycliffe | 2.8 miles E |
Aycliffe | 3.1 miles E |
Bishop Auckland | 4 miles NW |
Darlington | 5 miles SE |
Hilton | 5 miles W |
Gainford | 5.3 miles SW |
Spennymoor | 6.1 miles N |
Etherley | 6.2 miles NW |
Kirk Merrington | 6.3 miles N |
Bradbury | 6.3 miles E |
Ferryhill | 6.8 miles NE |
Lucy Cross | 6.8 miles S |
Byers Green | 7.2 miles N |
Caldwell | 7.4 miles SW |
London | 224 miles SE |
Glasgow | 133 miles NW |
Edinburgh | 112 miles NW |
Cardiff | 224 miles S |
Liverpool | 99 miles SW |
Southampton | 256 miles S |
Saint Ives | 260 miles S |
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