The postcode DL2 2LY is located in Darlington It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL2 2LY is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
DL2 2LY is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 4.9 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 DL2 2LY as Rural residents > Farming communities > Agricultural communities.
The closest road name to DL2 2LY is Back Lane which is centered 934 m away.
The closest railway station is Heighington Rail Station, 5.22 km away.
The closest primary school to DL2 2LY (for ages 11 and under) is High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Carmel College. The last OFSTED inspection on November 20, 2013 rated this school as Outstanding
The local pub for residents of DL2 2LY is Cross Keys Inn and is 7.97 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Good on February 16, 2010. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mouthfull Sugar Hut and is 8.63 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 18, 2020.
Residents reported an average download speed of 0.9 Mbps and an average upload speed of 0.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 11.1% of residents have broadband access of 2-5 Mbps. 88.9% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.
Policing for DL2 2LY 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 DL2 2LY and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to DL2 2LY, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode DL2 2LY
| 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 DL2 2LY - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | 3.49 km | |
| Heighington Church of England Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (December 11, 2019) | 3.78 km |
| West Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (March 19, 2019) | 4.07 km |
| Wyvern Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Requires improvement (November 13, 2019) | 4.08 km |
| Mount Pleasant Primary School | Academy | 2-11 | Good (July 2, 2019) | 4.09 km |
| Pear Tree School | Special school | 8-18 | Outstanding (June 20, 2019) | 4.1 km |
| Oakwood Learning Centre | Special school | 8-18 | Outstanding (November 15, 2018) | 4.83 km |
| Marchbank Free School | Special school | 5-11 | Requires improvement (June 16, 2021) | 4.86 km |
| St Mary's Cockerton Church of England Primary School | Academy | 5-11 | Good (May 9, 2019) | 4.9 km |
| Mowden Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (February 8, 2017) | 4.99 km |
| Holy Family RC Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (June 13, 2018) | 5.12 km |
| UTC South Durham | Academy | 14-19 | Good (January 10, 2019) | 5.15 km |
| Mowden Infant School | Academy | 5-7 | Good (July 12, 2017) | 5.23 km |
| Embleton View | Special school | 11-16 | Good (September 27, 2018) | 5.32 km |
| Hummersknott Academy | Academy | 11-16 | Good (September 29, 2021) | 5.71 km |
| Carmel College | Academy | 11-18 | Outstanding (November 20, 2013) | 5.76 km |
| Longfield Academy | Academy | 11-16 | 5.9 km | |
| Reid Street Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 6.09 km |
| Abbey Junior School | Academy | 7-11 | Good (January 9, 2018) | 6.16 km |
| Harrowgate Hill Primary School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (June 26, 2019) | 6.29 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL2 2LY - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollymoor House Bed And Breakfast | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good June 16, 2017 | 6.55 km | |
| Broom Mill Farm | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 1, 2021 | 7.84 km | |
| Cross Keys Inn | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 16, 2010 | 7.97 km | |
| Make And Bake | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 23, 2021 | 7.97 km | |
| Eppleby Village Shop And Tea Room | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 21, 2021 | 8.02 km | |
| Mellors Catering Services | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 25, 2021 | 8.02 km | |
| Tindale Crossing | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 7, 2019 | 8.59 km | |
| The Game Cart Company Ltd | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 12, 2021 | 8.61 km | |
| St Marks Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 25, 2014 | 8.61 km | |
| The Mouthfull Sugar Hut | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Satisfactory December 18, 2020 | 8.63 km | |
| West Auckland Vineyard Church | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 3, 2018 | 8.63 km | |
| West Auckland Memorial Community Association | Exempt February 26, 2020 | 8.68 km | |
| Cafe Deli | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 27, 2020 | 8.71 km | |
| The Kabin Snack Bar | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 19, 2022 | 8.75 km | |
| Oakley Service Station | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 9, 2018 | 8.78 km | |
| Argos | Exempt January 26, 2018 | 8.81 km | |
| Bishop Auckland Football Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 21, 2019 | 8.81 km | |
| KFC | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good November 18, 2020 | 8.81 km | |
| March Hare | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good September 22, 2020 | 8.81 km | |
| Sainsbury's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 29, 2019 | 8.81 km |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL2 2LY - Data from Apr 2022
| Heighington Rail Station | 5.22 km | |
| Heighington Rail Station | 5.23 km | |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 14.61 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL2 2LY - Data from Dec 2021
| The Rookery | 116 m | |
| Tomtit Wood | 429 m | |
| Silverhill Plantation | 505 m | |
| Silver Hill | 692 m | |
| Wry Nook Plantation | 776 m | |
| Willowbeds Plantation | 1.1 km | |
| Kilnfield Plantation | 1.24 km | |
| Flatts Plantation | 1.31 km | |
| Hopper's Plantation | 1.4 km | |
| Tenement Plantation | 1.42 km | |
| Cowfold Plantation | 1.53 km | |
| Swallow Hole Plantation | 1.54 km | |
| Lane Plantation | 1.56 km | |
| Swallow Hole | 1.57 km | |
| Grimshaw Hill | 1.71 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL2 2LY - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 1.1 Mbps | 0.9 Mbps | 1.14 Mbps |
| Upload | 0.5 Mbps | 0.5 Mbps | 0.79 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 88.9% | 11.1% | 1 | 0.6 |
| 2-5 Mbps | 11.1% | 0% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| 300+ Mbps | 0% | 0% | - | - |
| Country | England |
| Latitude | 54.56497500 |
| Longitude | -1.64076800 |
| OS Easting | 423326 |
| OS Northing | 0518920 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Durham |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Sedgefield |
| Electoral Ward | Heighington & Coniscliffe |
| 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: Rural residents Group: Farming communities Subgroup: Agricultural communities |
| Rural-Urban Classification | (England/Wales) Rural hamlet and isolated dwellings |
| Built-Up Area | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Built-Up Area Sub-Division | (pseudo) England (not covered) |
| Workplace Zone | E33001681 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Darlington 001 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Darlington 001B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 1A3 |