Postcode DL2 2UG (Darlington)

Map showing DL2 2UG and nearby postcodes

The postcode DL2 2UG is located in Darlington It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. DL2 2UG is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

DL2 2UG 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 2UG as Rural residents > Farming communities > Established farming communities.

The closest road name to DL2 2UG is A6072 which is centered 2.26 km away.

The closest railway station is Shildon Rail Station, 3.59 km away.

The closest primary school to DL2 2UG (for ages 11 and under) is Heighington Church of England Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on December 11, 2019.

The local pub for residents of DL2 2UG is Tindale Crossing and is 4.76 km away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on August 7, 2019. The nearest takeaway food is available from The Mouthfull Sugar Hut and is 4.97 km distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on December 18, 2020.

100% of residents have broadband access of 0-2 Mbps.

Policing for DL2 2UG is covered by the Durham police force association and Darlington is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to DL2 2UG and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to DL2 2UG, and the approximate distance away.

A6072 2.26 km
A688 4.96 km
B6279 5.05 km
A167 7.04 km
A66 44.85 km
A68 80.56 km
A1 104.98 km
M6 112.15 km
A1(M) 140.4 km
A6 151.22 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode DL2 2UG

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from DL2 2UG - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Pear Tree School Outstanding
(June 20, 2019)
372 m
Oakwood Learning Centre Outstanding
(November 15, 2018)
1.07 km
Heighington Church of England Primary School Good
(December 11, 2019)
2.63 km
Timothy Hackworth Primary School Good
(September 27, 2017)
3.41 km
St John's Church of England Aided Primary School, Shildon Outstanding
(March 27, 2008)
4.21 km
Thornhill Primary School Outstanding
(June 24, 2008)
4.29 km
Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School Requires improvement
(September 18, 2019)
4.66 km
Horndale Infants' School Requires improvement
(February 13, 2019)
5.05 km
St Francis CofE (Aided) Junior School Good
(June 18, 2019)
5.05 km
Byerley Park Primary School Good
(February 2, 2022)
5.2 km
Ingleton CofE Primary School 5.3 km
St Helen Auckland Community Primary School Good
(October 18, 2018)
5.33 km
UTC South Durham Good
(January 10, 2019)
5.33 km
Oakley Cross Primary School and Nursery Good
(May 2, 2018)
5.39 km
Copeland Road Primary School Good
(February 6, 2019)
5.48 km
Woodhouse Community Primary School Good
(November 20, 2019)
5.51 km
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 5.51 km
Stephenson Way Academy and Nursery School Requires improvement
(December 13, 2018)
5.6 km
Walworth School Good
(January 23, 2018)
5.65 km
Prince Bishops Community Primary School Outstanding
(June 14, 2011)
5.8 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from DL2 2UG - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Broom Mill Farm Manufacturers/packers 3
Satisfactory
December 1, 2021
4.05 km
Tindale Crossing Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
August 7, 2019
4.76 km
The Kabin Snack Bar Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
January 19, 2022
4.92 km
The Mouthfull Sugar Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
December 18, 2020
4.97 km
West Auckland Vineyard Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 3, 2018
4.97 km
Argos Retailers - other Exempt
January 26, 2018
4.98 km
Bishop Auckland Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
February 21, 2019
4.98 km
KFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
November 18, 2020
4.98 km
March Hare Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
September 22, 2020
4.98 km
Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 29, 2019
4.98 km
West Auckland Memorial Community Association Other catering premises Exempt
February 26, 2020
5.04 km
Poundstretcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 3, 2019
5.09 km
St Marks Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 25, 2014
5.11 km
Homebase Retailers - other Exempt
November 2, 2021
5.2 km
One Gym Retailers - other Exempt
August 26, 2016
5.2 km
News and Homeware Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 11, 2018
5.2 km
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
June 25, 2019
5.21 km
Joeys Waffle House and Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
September 17, 2021
5.21 km
McDonalds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
May 1, 2019
5.21 km
Starbucks Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 3, 2020
5.21 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to DL2 2UG - Data from Apr 2022

Shildon Rail Station Rail 3.59 km
Shildon Rail Station Rail 3.61 km
Newton Aycliffe Rail Station Rail 4.99 km
Durham Tees Valley Airport Air 17.5 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to DL2 2UG - Data from Dec 2021

Side Hill Hill Or Mountain 623 m
Toytop Plantation Woodland Or Forest 790 m
Houghton Bank Plantation Woodland Or Forest 891 m
Bellow Banks Hill Hill Or Mountain 939 m
Toytop Fox Covert Woodland Or Forest 1.04 km
Toy Top Hill Or Mountain 1.11 km
Kitching's Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.23 km
Shackleton Beacon Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.28 km
Redworth Wood Woodland Or Forest 1.37 km
Great Boldearns Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.42 km
Ling Plantations Woodland Or Forest 1.64 km
Houghton Plantation Woodland Or Forest 1.78 km
Crag Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.07 km
Redworth Hall Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Grimshaw Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.16 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for DL2 2UG - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 100%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 0%

Location

Country England
Latitude 54.59720800
Longitude -1.66156500
OS Easting 421964
OS Northing 0522500
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
18804
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Durham

Government

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

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000005
Travel To Work Area Darlington

NHS

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

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Rural residents
Group: Farming communities
Subgroup: Established farming 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 E33001685
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Darlington 001
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Darlington 001B
Output Area / Small Area 1A2