37,329TOTAL POPULATION
16,686HOUSEHOLDS
6.7%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DL14 POSTCODE REGION

Darlington (DL14)

The DL14 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 1522 individual postcodes.

There are 68 electoral wards in the DL14 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 DL14 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 DL14 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The DL14 postcode in the Darlington District, United Kingdom covers a large area stretching from the northern tip of County Durham towards Teesside. This postcode district covers the towns and villages of Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Sedgefield, Newton Aycliffe, Shildon, Cockfield and the surrounding area. It is about 12 miles from Darlington and about 25 miles from Durham City.

This area consists of a vibrant and diverse community, with a rich and varied cultural history. It is also home to many diverse businesses and industries, including manufacturing, engineering, retail, hospitality and manufacturing.

The DL14 postcode has excellent public transport links to Darlington, Durham and Teesside, as well as a number of towns and villages in the surrounding area. There are regular bus services, as well as rail services that run from Darlington to Durham on an hourly basis. This region is well-served by the A1(M) motorway, providing easy access to Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead and other major cities and towns in the North East.

The DL14 postcode is close to a number of tourist attractions, including the picturesque village of Bishop Auckland, the Beamish and Wear Valley museums, and the Durham Heritage Coast. It is also home to the scenic Derwent Reservoir, as well as many local pubs, restaurants and shops.

Most of the schools in the DL14 postcode are rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, with a few notable exceptions. The area also has a few private schools and a growing number of colleges and universities.

In terms of recreational facilities, this postcode is home to a number of leisure centres, sports clubs and parks, offering plenty of opportunities to keep fit and active. In terms of shopping, the towns and villages in this postcode are well-served by a range of supermarkets, department stores and high street retailers.

Finally, in terms of cultural amenities, the DL14 postcode has something to offer everyone. This includes a wide range of arts and entertainment venues, as well as a number of historic sites and monuments. The area also hosts a number of annual open-air events throughout the year, including concerts, festivals and sports competitions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 88%WORKING
  • 12%UNEMPLOYED

12% of people in DL14 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 51%C2/C2
  • 34%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 98%WHITE
  • 2%NON-WHITE

98% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

DL14Durham

Durham

The county of Durham

DL14 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.

Durham Postal Town Map
Outward CodeDL14
Postal TownDarlington
MSOA NameCounty Durham 057
LSOA NameCounty Durham 057A
CountyDurham
RegionDurham
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DL14 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DL14, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bildershaw
Binchester Blocks
Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland
Byers Green
Close House
Cockfield
Coundon
Coundongate
Coundon Grange
Craigside
Crook
Croxdale
Eldon
Eldon Lane
Escomb
Esperley Lane Ends
Etherley Dene
Evenwood
Evenwood Gate
Fir Tree
Gaunless
Grange Hill
Helmington Row
High Etherley
High Grange
Howden-le-Wear
Hunwick
Kirk Merrington
Leasingthorne
Leeholme
Low Etherley
Middlestone
Middlestone Moor
Middridge
Morley
Mount Pleasant
New Coundon
Newfield
New Hunwick
North Bitchburn
North Close
Oakenshaw
Old Eldon
Page Bank
Phoenix Row
Ramshaw
Redworth
Roddymoor
Royal Oak
School Aycliffe
Shildon
South Church
Spennymoor
St Helen Auckland
Sunny Brow
Tindale Crescent
Todhills
Toft Hill
Toronto
Tudhoe
Tudhoe Grange
Wear
West Auckland
Westerton
Willington
Witton-le-Wear
Witton Park
Woodside
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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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