The postcode DL1 1BD is located in Darlington It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL1 1BD is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL1 1BD is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.4 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of DL1 1BD as Constrained city dwellers > White communities > Outer city hardship.
The closest road name to DL1 1BD is Albatross Way which is centered 45 m away.
The nearest bus stop is The Wheatsheaf and is 72 m away. The closest railway station is Darlington Rail Station - main ent, 1.51 km away.
The closest primary school to DL1 1BD (for ages 11 and under) is St Teresa's Catholic Primary School.
The local pub for residents of DL1 1BD is The Blue Bell and is 8.93 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on January 12, 2022.
Residents reported an average download speed of 91.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 12.1 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.4 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.3 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for DL1 1BD is covered by the Durham police force association and Darlington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL1 1BD and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL1 1BD, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL1 1BD
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DL1 1BD - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | 327 m | |
| Heathfield Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 577 m |
| Firthmoor Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 9, 2021) | 861 m |
| St John's Church of England Academy | Academy | 2-11 | 925 m | |
| St Aidan's Church of England Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (January 8, 2020) | 1.06 km |
| The Rydal Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (December 5, 2019) | 1.17 km |
| Red Hall Primary School | Maintained school | 2-11 | Good (April 4, 2019) | 1.31 km |
| Darlington College | College | 16-99 | Good (May 20, 2016) | 1.51 km |
| Gurney Pease Academy | Academy | 2-11 | Good (October 20, 2021) | 1.94 km |
| Springfield Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (July 18, 2018) | 2.08 km |
| Haughton Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (February 2, 2022) | 2.08 km |
| Beaumont Hill Academy | Special school | 2-19 | Good (November 22, 2018) | 2.08 km |
| Skerne Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (May 2, 2018) | 2.19 km |
| Corporation Road Community Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Requires improvement (September 25, 2019) | 2.48 km |
| Polam Hall School | Academy | 4-16 | Good (October 6, 2021) | 2.52 km |
| Northwood Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 17, 2019) | 2.52 km |
| Whinfield Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (January 10, 2017) | 2.55 km |
| St Augustine's RC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 2.6 km | |
| Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College | College | 16-99 | Good (March 5, 2020) | 2.78 km |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (February 5, 2019) | 2.86 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL1 1BD - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Before and After School Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 30, 2020 | 7.47 km | |
| St Marys C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 13, 2020 | 7.47 km | |
| Sun Flour Vegan Bakery | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 19, 2021 | 7.58 km | |
| The Kings Arms | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 8.27 km | |
| The Talbot | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 8.89 km | |
| Pear Tree Honey Farm Ltd | Exempt | 8.89 km | |
| The Blue Bell | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 12, 2022 | 8.93 km | |
| Bishopton Equestrian Cafe | Awaiting Inspection | 9.02 km | |
| Bishopton And Redmarshall CE Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 23, 2016 | 9.1 km | |
| Cleveland & Durham Police Training Centre | Exempt August 28, 2020 | 9.19 km | |
| Barton C Of E Primary School | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 9.45 km | |
| Egglescliffe School & Arts College | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 14, 2020 | 9.48 km | |
| The Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 21, 2019 | 9.6 km | |
| Half Moon | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 3, 2010 | 9.62 km | |
| Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good December 16, 2015 | 9.62 km | |
| Bondcare Care Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 19, 2021 | 9.81 km | |
| Jon Rider | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 12, 2018 | 10 km | |
| Oh My Goodness | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 21, 2021 | 10.47 km | |
| The Ship Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2020 | 10.47 km | |
| Longfield Service Station Kiosk | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2021 | 10.65 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL1 1BD - Data from Apr 2022
| The Wheatsheaf | 72 m | |
| St Herbert's Church | 84 m | |
| St Herbert's Church | 123 m | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 165 m | |
| McMullen Road Roundabout | 248 m | |
| Darlington Rail Station - main ent | 1.51 km | |
| Darlington Rail Station - Park Lane | 1.59 km | |
| North Road Rail Station | 2.46 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5.85 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL1 1BD - Data from Dec 2021
| Geneva Wood | 2 km | |
| East Flat Plantation | 2.21 km | |
| West Flat Plantation | 2.28 km | |
| Green Lane Plantation | 2.34 km | |
| Toft Hill | 2.84 km | |
| Birch Carr Plantation | 3.25 km | |
| Elly Hill | 3.58 km | |
| Ellyhill Wood | 3.75 km | |
| Dinsdale Wood | 3.91 km | |
| Hutton Plantation | 3.94 km | |
| Stoneybank Plantation | 3.97 km | |
| Baydale Wood | 4.06 km | |
| Sugar Hill | 4.15 km | |
| Dibdale Plantation | 4.17 km | |
| Hell Kettles | 4.37 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL1 1BD - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 107 Mbps | 91.9 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 10 Mbps | 12.1 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 5 | 1 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 97.7 | 12.9 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for DL1 1BD - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.52219400 |
| Longitude | -1.52277100 |
| OS Easting | 430988 |
| OS Northing | 0514205 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Darlington |
| Electoral Ward | Red Hall & Lingfield |
| Local Authority District | Darlington |
| Region / Government Office Region | North East |
| European Electoral Region | North East |
| Local Enterprise Partnership | Primary: Tees Valley Secondary: |
| Local Learning and Skills Council | Tees Valley |
| International Territorial Level Code | E06000005 |
| Travel To Work Area | Darlington |
| NHS England Region | North East and Yorkshire |
| Primary Care Trust (PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
Darlington |
| Cancer Alliance | Northern |
| Strategic Health Authority (SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB) |
North East |
| Sustainability and Transformation Partnership |
Cumbria and North East |
| Clinical Comissioning Group (CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD) |
NHS Tees Valley CCG |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Constrained city dwellers Group: White communities Subgroup: Outer city hardship |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Urban city and town |
| Built-Up Area | Darlington BUA |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001714 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Darlington 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Darlington 009D |
| Output Area / Small Area | 7C3 |