10,013TOTAL POPULATION
4,649HOUSEHOLDS
7.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£23,920AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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DL4 POSTCODE REGION

Darlington (DL4)

The DL4 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 359 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the DL4 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, 13% of people in DL4 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 DL4 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


DL4 is a postcode area in the Darlington district of County Durham, England. It covers a large rural area, which includes Cowpen Bewley, Hurworth-on-Tees, Hurworth Place, Middleton St George, Neasham, Sadberge, Carlton, Whessoe and Long Newton. It has an estimated population of around 4,343.

The area is served by a number of primary and secondary schools, including Hurworth School, Sadberge Primary School and Middleton St George School. The area also has several leisure and recreation facilities, as well as a number of shops and businesses.

DL4 is well-connected for transport, with access to the A19 and A66 just a few miles away. There is also a local taxi service, and a number of bus services operating in the area.

The area offers some of the most scenic countryside in County Durham, as it is home to the beautiful River Tees and many wooded areas. It is also home to the Durham Wildlife Trust reserve, which is a great spot for wildlife watching.

The local economy is mainly based on farming and tourism. The region is also home to a number of ancient monuments, including a Neolithic burial mound and a medieval motte.

DL4 is known for its high quality of life, with its well-connected transport networks and its many local attractions. Residents benefit from good quality education opportunities, as well as access to recreational activities and natural beauty. House prices are usually attractive in the area, as employees of nearby major towns and cities such as Durham and Darlington are increasingly choosing to live in the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 86%WORKING
  • 14%UNEMPLOYED

14% of people in DL4 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 13%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 37%DE

According to census records, 13% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

DL4Durham

Durham

The county of Durham

DL4 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 CodeDL4
Postal TownDarlington
MSOA NameCounty Durham 059
LSOA NameCounty Durham 059D
CountyDurham
RegionDurham
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Area ClassificationLargely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%)

DL4 Electoral Wards

The postal region of DL4, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Bishop Auckland
Close House
Coundon
Coundongate
Coundon Grange
Eldon
Eldon Lane
Grange Hill
Leasingthorne
Middridge
Old Eldon
Shildon
South Church
Browse Postcodes in DL4

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (DL) and estimated address.

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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