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Darlington (DL15)
The DL15 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 798 individual postcodes.
There are 28 electoral wards in the DL15 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, 16% of people in DL15 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 DL15 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
DL15 is the postcode for a part of the Darlington district in the North East of England. Located between the Tees and the low slopes of Sinnington and Tow Law, it is mainly made up of rural agricultural land and small villages.
The villages within this postcode are Crakehall, Tursdale, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Gainford, Wackerfield, Sockburn, Thorpe Larches and Whorlton. North of DL15 is the postcode DL12 which is a larger village called Staindrop.
DL15 is part of the Teesdale Unitary Authority. This local government region is made up of four councils; County Durham, North Yorkshire, Cleveland and Darlington.
DL15 is home to many farms, much of which is managed by National Trust as it is part of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This postcode is also part of the North Pennines European Geopark, meaning it has special geological features which have been recognised by the EU.
The area has a diverse range of plants and animals, with many protected species in and around the AONB. Some of the larger animals which can be found in and around the area are Red Deer, Badgers and Roe Deer.
The closest town to DL15 is Bishop Auckland, which is around 10 miles away and can be reached by car in 30 minutes. Darlington and Barnard Castle are both around 25 miles away.
DL15 is served by the Staindrop to Durham County Council bus, which runs Monday to Friday, with an additional service on a Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays.
In terms of attractions, DL15 has the 17th century hall Gainford Hall, along with the ruins of Egglestone Abbey. Easby Hall near Richmond is also close by, making DL15 an enjoyable place for those interested in history.
Demographics
Durham
DL15 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 | DL15 |
| Postal Town | Darlington |
| MSOA Name | County Durham 051 |
| LSOA Name | County Durham 051D |
| County | Durham |
| Region | Durham |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
DL15 Electoral Wards
The postal region of DL15, 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, 16% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.