DL2 3PU 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 (3PU) 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 PU.
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 3PU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is DARLINGTON DO. Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
A close-knit community! The 2021 Census indicates that only 11 individuals call the DL2 3PU postcode their home.
It is situated within the post town of DARLINGTON within the old postal county of County Durham.
DL2 3PU is within the village of Whorlton.
The DL2 3PU postcode area is composed of 100% residential properties, 0% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
Interactive Mapping Showing UPRNs within the DL2 3PU Postcode Boundaries
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| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 100% |
| Commercial | 0% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for DL2 3PU
| Latitude | 54.5449589554 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -1.8413238429 |
Weather Forecast for DL2 3PU
Fri 17th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 2.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 4.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 |  | Cloudy | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 11.00% | N 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Overcast | 15.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 15.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Overcast | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 11.00% | NE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 4.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 11.0°C) | 9.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Sat 18th May
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| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Cloudy | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 8.00% | N 7 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Overcast | 11.0°C (feels like 9.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Overcast | 12.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 13.00% | N 7 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 10.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 15.0°C) | 6.00% | NNE 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 16.0°C (feels like 14.0°C) | 3.00% | NNE 11 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Sunny day | 14.0°C (feels like 13.0°C) | 2.00% | NE 9 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Clear night | 11.0°C (feels like 10.0°C) | 2.00% | NNE 7 mph |
Schools within a five minute drive of DL2 3PU Postcode
England Secondary Schools
Teesdale School and Sixth Form
Address: Teesdale School and Sixth Form, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact: 01833638166
Teesdale School
Address: Teesdale School, Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8HH
Distance: 2.90 miles
Contact:
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near DL2 3PU
DENTAL DEPARTMENT
Address: RICHARDSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HW
Distance: 2.96 miles
Contact: :
CASTLE DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 39 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8EJ
Distance: 3.27 miles
Contact: :
WEYMOUTH DENTAL PRISON SERVICES
Address: BOWES ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 9BG
Distance: 3.82 miles
Contact: :
WEST AUCKLAND DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 26 FRONT STREET, WEST AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9HW
Distance: 7.71 miles
Contact: :
23-27 MAIN STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 23-27 MAIN STREET, SHILDON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL4 1AL
Distance: 9.75 miles
Contact: :
AUCKLAND DENTAL PRACTICE LTD
Address: 44 COCKTON HILL ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 6AH
Distance: 9.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near DL2 3PU
DAY LEWIS PHARMACY
Address: 86 GALGATE, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8BJ
Distance: 3.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 637413
BOOTS
Address: 37-39 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8NE
Distance: 3.30 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 638151
WHITWORTH CHEMIST
Address: 38 FRONT STREET, COCKFIELD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5DS
Distance: 4.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718252
BISHOP AUCKLAND PHARMACY, ST HELEN
Address: 144 MELROSE DRIVE, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9DN
Distance: 8.19 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 604300
TESCO INSTORE PHARMACY
Address: ST HELEN AUCKLAND IND EST, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9AB
Distance: 8.75 miles
Contact: tel: 03450 269626
BOOTS
Address: 8 BISHOP AUCK SHOP PARK, TINDALE CRESCENT, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9ST
Distance: 9.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 665183
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near DL2 3PU
BAYFIELDS Z LTD OPTICIAN
Address: 12 MARKET PLACE, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8ND
Distance: 3.32 miles
Contact: :
BARNARD CASTLE SPECSAVERS LIMITED
Address: 21 HORSEMARKET, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8LX
Distance: 3.33 miles
Contact: :
BISHOP AUCKLAND
Address: MAUDE TERRACE, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9BG
Distance: 8.62 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS AT TESCO (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: TESCO EXTRA, ST. HELEN AUCKLAND, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9AB
Distance: 8.75 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: UNIT 2 TINDALE CRESCENT RETAIL PARK, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL14 9TE
Distance: 8.96 miles
Contact: :
SCRIVENS OPTICIANS (BISHOP AUCKLAND)
Address: 52 COCKTON HILL ROAD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 6AH
Distance: 9.97 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near DL2 3PU
DOVECOTE STREET SURGERY
Address: STAINDROP, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3JT
Distance: 2.37 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 660342
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, COUNTY DURHAM, DL12 8HT
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: tel: 01833 690707
BARNARD CASTLE SURGERY - COVID LOCAL VACCINATION SERVICE 2
Address: VICTORIA ROAD, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8HT
Distance: 3.00 miles
Contact: :
GAINFORD SURGERY
Address: MAIN ROAD, GAINFORD, DARLINGTON, COUNTY DURHAM, DL2 3BE
Distance: 4.42 miles
Contact: tel: 01325 730204
WOODVIEW MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE SURGERY, COCKFIELD, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5AF
Distance: 4.92 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718202
PINFOLD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: PINFOLD LANE, BUTTERKNOWLE, BISHOP AUCKLAND, COUNTY DURHAM, DL13 5NX
Distance: 5.64 miles
Contact: tel: 01388 718230
Transport Links near DL2 3PU
Train Stations
Nearest stations for postcode: DL2 3PU
- Bishop Auckland
Bishop Auckland station, Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EJDistance: 12.25 milesDriving Time: 16.96 minutes - Shildon
Shildon station, Hackworth Road, Shildon, County Durham, DL4 1LXDistance: 14.04 milesDriving Time: 18.58 minutes - North Road (Darlington)
North Road (Darlington) station, Station Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 6STDistance: 14.28 milesDriving Time: 19.38 minutes - Heighington
Heighington station, Station Road, Heighington, County Durham, DL5 6PXDistance: 14.83 milesDriving Time: 18.90 minutes - Newton Aycliffe
Newton Aycliffe station, Newton Aycliffe, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7BGDistance: 15.41 milesDriving Time: 20.55 minutes
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Motorway Junctions near DL2 3PU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near DL2 3PU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the DL2 3PU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Bishop Auckland Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Dehenna Davison |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the DL2 3PU 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 3PU 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 CouncilHouse Sales in DL2 3PU
| Year | High | Low | Average | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | £865,000 | £865,000 | £865,000 | 1 |
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What Popular Supermarkets are near the DL2 3PU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Lidl, Staindrop Road, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8TD | 4.45 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Lidl |
| Morrisons, Galgate, BARNARD CASTLE, DL12 8EJ | 5.26 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Morrisons |
| Aldi, Queen Street, CROOK, DL15 8QQ | 19.73 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the DL2 3PU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Scotch Corner Services, Richmond, DL10 6PQ | 9.88 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Scotch Corner Services |
| Unit 3, Thinford Park, Durham, DH6 5JY | 16.54 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Unit 3, Thinford Park |
| Washington North, A1(m), Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2SJ | 26.28 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Washington North, A1(m), Birtley |
| Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre, Gateshead, NE11 9YZ | 29.28 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to Unit 5/7 Russell Way, Metro Centre |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT | 8.86 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to McDonald's, Abraham Industrial Estate, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9TT |
| McDonald's, North Road Industrial Estate, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0YQ | 11.45 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to McDonald's, North Road Industrial Estate, Meynell Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0YQ |
| McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL | 11.45 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to McDonald's, Coatham Mundeville, DARLINGTON, DL1 3NL |
| McDonald's, Richmondshire Walk, CATTERICK GARRISON, DL9 3EN | 12.66 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to McDonald's, Richmondshire Walk, CATTERICK GARRISON, DL9 3EN |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, St. Helen Auckland, BISHOP AUCKLAND, DL14 9AE | 8.82 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to KFC Bishop Auckland - Heritage Park |
| KFC, Middleton Tyas, RICHMOND, DL10 6PQ | 9.89 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to KFC Scotch Corner - A1(M) |
| KFC, George Short Close, DARLINGTON, DL1 2JQ | 11.63 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to KFC Darlington - Albert Road |
| KFC, Gough Road, CATTERICK GARRISON, DL9 3EL | 12.50 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to KFC Catterick - Richmond Road |
| KFC, Darlington Retail Park, Yarm Road, DARLINGTON, DL1 4PU | 13.12 miles | Directions from DL2 3PU to KFC Darlington - Yarm Road |