darlington DL5 Postcodes

Darlington (DL5)

The DL5 postcode area is located in the Darlington postcode town region, within the county of Durham, and contains a total of 1083 individual postcodes.

There are 14 electoral wards in the DL5 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, 17% of people in DL5 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 DL5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The DL5 postcode is situated within the Darlington district of the county of Durham in the UK. It is predominantly residential and covers parts of east Haughton-le-Skerne and central Middleton St. George, as well as the small suburb of Haughton West, to the south of Darlington town centre.

DL5 lies close to the border with North Yorkshire, and provides excellent transport links to the surrounding area. The A67, A688, B6279 and B6282 all run through DL5, connecting it not just to Darlington town centre but to the nearby towns of Bishop Auckland and Thirsk, as well as providing easy access to the North York Moors. The East Coast Main Line railway cuts through DL5 and provides frequent train services into northern cities like Scarborough and York.

Generally, DL5 is an area consisting of semi-detached homes, set back from the main roads within individual residential developments. On the outskirts of the region there is agricultural land, as well as a number of small industrial estates. The more rural parts of DL5 are popular with ramblers and nature enthusiasts, with plenty of walking routes, cycling trails and bridleways. Haughton West Nature Reserve is also located in the area and has a good mix of wildlife, including badgers, foxes, and a variety of bird species.

DL5 is convenient for parents and students with a number of primary and secondary schools located in the area, as well as nearby colleges and universities. There are plenty of amenities too, with a few local shops in the centre of Middleton St. George providing basic groceries, and larger supermarkets in Darlington town centre for more extensive shopping. Multiple leisure and recreational activities can be enjoyed in the surrounding area, such as golf courses, sports clubs and health and fitness centres.

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