darlington DL7 Postcodes
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Darlington (DL7)
The DL7 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of North Yorkshire, and contains a total of 942 individual postcodes.
There are 52 electoral wards in the DL7 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 Hambleton Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in DL7 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 DL7 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The DL7 postcode is a postcode district for the market town of Darlington in North East England. It covers the southern and eastern parts of the town, stretching from the north of the River Skerne to the south of the A1(M) motorway, from the A66 to the eastern edge of the town.
It was formed in 1993 from the postcode sector DL as part of the Royal Mail's postcode update. It is part of the DL Northallerton postcode area.
The area of the DL7 postcode includes the suburbs of Windlestone, Neasham, Rokeby, Haughton, Morton Park estate, Middlefield Lane estate, and the Coatham Mundeville and Faverdale industrial estates.
The area is mostly residential, with some small businesses and a retail park located close to the A66. It is served by the District Council of Darlington and North East England as well as the Durham County Council.
The primary schools in the DL7 area are Windlestone Primary School, Neasham Primary School, and Haughton Primary School. Neasham Primary Academy and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School also serve the area.
The area is served by public transport with bus routes connecting to the town centre. The DL7 postcode has two railway stations; North Road and Darlington, which provide services to Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, and other locations.
The area is also home to a number of parks and green spaces such as Whinfield Park, Haughton Dale Park, and Morton Park. There is also St. Andrews Church, which is located on the edge of the Haughton area.
Demographics
North Yorkshire
DL7 is located in the county of North Yorkshire, in England.
North Yorkshire has a total population of 1,145,700, making it the 14th largest county in the UK.
North Yorkshire has a total area of 3341 square miles, and a population density of 132 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | DL7 |
| Postal Town | Darlington |
| MSOA Name | Hambleton 005 |
| LSOA Name | Hambleton 005B |
| County | North Yorkshire |
| Region | North Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Hambleton |
| Area Classification | Mainly Rural (rural including hub towns >=80%) |
DL7 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DL7, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Sunday, April 7, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.