DL2 3BL is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (DL2) is called the outward code. The part after the space (3BL) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case DL which means Darlington.
- Postal District. In our case DL2.
- Postal Sector. In our case DL2 3.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case BL.
The regional mail center for the post area DL is the Yorkshire Distribution Centre, which is located at Silkstone House, Express Way, Wakefield Europort, NORMANTON, WF6 2XX.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the DL2 3BL postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
The properties in the DL2 3BL postcode have the street address of Main Road.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the DL2 3BL postcode is home to a bustling 30 residents!
It is situated within the post town of DARLINGTON within the old postal county of County Durham.
DL2 3BL is within the village of Gainford.
The DL2 3BL postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
According to our data. Most dwellings in DL2 3BL are houses. The remainder of residential properties consist of bungalows. Of these houses, most are mid-terraced. The remainder are semi-detached, detached and end-terraced. Of these bungalows, most are detached. Of these maisonettes, most are semi-detached. The remainder are end-terraced.
Most properties in DL2 3BL are privately rented with the rest being privately rented.
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DL2 3BL
| Latitude | 54.5410083754 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.71176877777 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the DL2 3BL Postcode?
Download Speeds For DL2 3BL
| Average Mbps | 11.900 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 10.900 |
| Maximum Mbps | 19.830 |
DL2 3BL has an average download speed of 11.9 Megabits per second (Mbps).
193 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
1% of postcodes (16,830) have slower broadband speeds.
99% of postcodes (1,167,618) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For DL2 3BL
| Average Mbps | 1.100 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 1.100 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.220 |
DL2 3BL has an average upload speed of 1.1 Megabits per second (Mbps).
6,666 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
2% of postcodes (18,250) have slower upload speeds.
98% of postcodes (1,159,725) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of DL2 3BL Postcode
England Primary Schools
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Address: High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School, Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2LL
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact: 01325374412
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Address: High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School, Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2LL
Distance: 2.32 miles
Contact:
Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool
Address: Gainford CofE Primary School and Preschool, Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR
Distance: 1.20 miles
Contact: 01325730274
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DL2 3BL
SMILE AT WEST PARK
Address: 2 TILLAGE GREEN, DARLINGTON, DL2 2GL
Distance: 5.04 miles
Contact: http: HTTP://SMILEATWESTPARK.CO.UK
DARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OOH SERVICE
Address: HOLLYHURST ROAD, COUNTY DURHAM, DARLINGTON, DL3 6HX
Distance: 5.98 miles
Contact: :
WILSON ALEXANDER AND HENLEY
Address: CLEVELAND TERRACE DENTAL PRACTICE, 8 CLEVELAND TERRACE, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7HA
Distance: 6.00 miles
Contact: :
37 WOODLAND ROAD
Address: WOODLAND ROAD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7BJ
Distance: 6.10 miles
Contact: :
REGUS
Address: FIRST FLOOR, 20 WOODLAND ROAD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7PL
Distance: 6.11 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 44 DUKE STREET, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7AJ
Distance: 6.14 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DL2 3BL
ALLIED PHARMACY WEST PARK
Address: UNIT 8 TILLAGE GREEN, JOHN FOWLER WAY, DARLINGTON, DL2 2GL
Distance: 5.04 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 467645
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: CARDINAL GARDENS, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 8SD
Distance: 5.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 462394
COCKERTON PHARMACY
Address: 5 WEST AUCKLAND ROAD, COCKERTON, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 9EJ
Distance: 5.36 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 484828
PHARMACY EXPRESS
Address: 9 DAMSON COURT, ORCHARD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 6JA
Distance: 5.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 481152
ROWLANDS PHARMACY
Address: 67 BONDGATE, DARLINGTON, DL3 7JR
Distance: 6.20 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 462592
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 38 FRONT STREET, COCKFIELD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5DS
Distance: 6.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718252
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DL2 3BL
THE VILLAGE OPTICIANS (DARLINGTON)
Address: 47 WEST AUCKLAND ROAD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 9EL
Distance: 5.35 miles
Contact: :
COOPER & LEATHERBARROW (DARLINGTON)
Address: 10 DUKE STREET, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7AF
Distance: 6.22 miles
Contact: :
WADE OPTOMETRY LIMITED - DARLINGTON
Address: 26 POST HOUSE WYND, DARLINGTON, DL3 7LP
Distance: 6.32 miles
Contact: :
OPTICAL EXPRESS (DARLINGTON)
Address: 32 HIGH ROW, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7QW
Distance: 6.35 miles
Contact: :
DARLINGTON EYECARE LTD - DARLINGTON
Address: 24 HIGH ROW, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7QW
Distance: 6.35 miles
Contact: :
BOOTS OPTICIANS (DARLINGTON)
Address: 24-24A HIGH ROW, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 7QW
Distance: 6.35 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DL2 3BL
GAINFORD SURGERY
Address: MAIN ROAD, GAINFORD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3BE
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 730204
DOCTORS LANE SURGERY
Address: ALDBROUGH ST. JOHN, RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE, DL11 7TH
Distance: 3.26 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 374332
DOVECOTE STREET SURGERY
Address: STAINDROP, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3JT
Distance: 4.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 660342
HEIGHINGTON
Address: THE SURGERY, 30 WEST GREEN, HEIGHINGTON, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL5 6PE
Distance: 5.34 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 321619
CARMEL MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: NUNNERY LANE, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 8SQ
Distance: 5.39 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 520794
MOORLANDS SURGERY
Address: 139A WILLOW ROAD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL3 9JP
Distance: 5.40 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 469168
Motorway Junctions near DL2 3BL
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DL2 3BL
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DL2 3BL Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bishop Auckland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dehenna Davison |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DL2 3BL Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is County Durham Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for County Durham at the following link County Durham.How much is the Council Tax?
County Durham Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much County Durham charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the DL2 3BL Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of County Durham council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
Libraries - Durham County CouncilWhat Popular Supermarkets are near the DL2 3BL Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 10.92 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Sainsburys |
| Lidl, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AB | 11.23 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Lidl |
| Iceland, Watling Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AU | 11.43 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Iceland |
| Aldi, Watling Road, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AU | 11.43 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Aldi |
| Morrisons, Bob Hardisty Drive, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 7TN | 13.25 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Morrisons |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DL2 3BL Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Corner Services, Richmond, DL10 6PQ | 6.96 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Scotch Corner Services |
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 13.47 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Chandlers Wharf Retail Park, Stockton On Tees, TS18 3BA | 16.17 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Chandlers Wharf Retail Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 24.79 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, North Road Industrial Estate, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0YQ | 6.25 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to McDonald's, North Road Industrial Estate, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0YQ |
| McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL | 6.66 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL |
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 6.90 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| McDonald's, Morton Park Way, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PJ | 8.54 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to McDonald's, Morton Park Way, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PJ |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ | 6.44 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to KFC Darlington - Albert Road |
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 6.78 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Middleton Tyas, RICHMOND, DL10 6PQ | 6.94 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to KFC Scotch Corner - A1(M) |
| KFC, Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PU | 7.94 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to KFC Darlington - Yarm Road |
| KFC, Gough Road, CATTERICK GARRISON, DL9 3EL | 11.37 miles | Directions from DL2 3BL to KFC Catterick - Richmond Road |