DL2 3EW
a residential postcode in Gainford, County Durham
Coordinates
Latitude: 54.5488 / 54°32'55"N
Longitude: -1.7379 / 1°44'16"W
OS Eastings: 417050
OS Northings: 517089
OS Grid: NZ170170
Location Encoding
Mapcode National: GBR JH9V.J5
Mapcode Global: WHC5M.8XNQ
Plus Code: 9C6WG7X6+GR
Maidenhead Locator System: IO94dn11
What Three Birds: canvasback.nightjar.tern
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Station Court, Gainford, Darlington DL2 3EW
Summary
DL2 3EW is a residential postcode in Gainford, County Durham. It was first introduced in January 1983.
The most common council tax bands are A and B.
Residential buildings are typically terraced (including end-terrace) and semi-detached. Domestic properties are mostly bungalows and houses.
Residential buildings were typically constructed between 1983 and 1990 and between 1976 and 1982.
Domestic properties are predominantly social housing.
The most common Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings are C, D and E.
Gainford is a village, which had a population of 1,133 in the 2011 census.
In the 2011 census, there were 35 people resident in DL2 3EW, of which 15 were male and 20 were female. This includes overnight visitors as well as permanent residents.
DL2 3EW is in the Darlington travel to work area. NHS services are provided by the County Durham Primary Care Trust.
DL2 3EW is approximately 85m (279ft) above sea level.
Office of National Statistics Output Area Classification for the area containing DL2 3EW
8a1: Hard-Pressed Living - Industrious Communities - Industrious Transitions
Office of National Statistics Rural/Urban classification for DL2 3EW
England D1: a small town or larger village, surrounded by populated countryside
Healthy Living Index
8/10 (High)
Neighbourhood Retail Diversity Index
1/10 (Very low)
Area Retail Diversity Index
3/10 (Low)
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DL2 3EW at other websites
- Air quality forecast for DL2 3EW at Smogwatch
- Sunrise and sunset times at DL2 3EW at The Time and Place
- River levels and flood warnings near DL2 3EW at River Levels UK
- Listed Buildings near DL2 3EW at British Listed Buildings
- Food Hygiene Ratings near DL2 3EW at Hygiene Ratings UK
- Nearest beaches to DL2 3EW at British Beaches
- Electric vehicle charge points near DL2 3EW at Plugpoint
- See which government petitions are popular near DL2 3EW at Repetition.me
- Unique Property Reference Numbers (UPRNs) near DL2 3EW at UPRN Data UK
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Councils, constituencies and elected representatives
Residents of DL2 3EW are represented at different levels of local, regional and national government by elected representatives. Where known, these are shown here.
This data is updated approximately monthly, and may not necessarily take account of the results of any elections or by-elections held recently.
Unitary Authority
Durham County Council
Ward
Barnard Castle East
Councillors
George Richardson (Conservative)
James Rowlandson (Conservative)
United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency
Bishop Auckland
MP
Dehenna Davison (Conservative)
Broadband Internet
Ofcom publishes annual statistics for Broadband availability. This is the most recent data for DL2 3EW.
- Definitions
- Ultrafast: 300Mbit/s or greater
- Superfast: 30Mbit/s to less than 300Mbit/s
- Universal Service Obligation: Download speeds at or above 10Mbit/s and upload speeds at or above 1Mbit/s
Schools
The most recent Ofsted rankings for schools near DL2 3EW.
Primary
Gainford CofE Primary School
Low Road, Gainford, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3DR
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Good
Ingleton CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Ingleton, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JE
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 4 - 11
Good
Eppleby Forcett Church of England Primary School
Eppleby, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL11 7AY
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 2 - 11
Good
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Black Swan Wynd, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3NL
Voluntary Controlled School
Ages 3 - 11
Outstanding
High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School
Ulnaby Lane, High Coniscliffe, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2LL
Academy Converter
Ages 4 - 11
Outstanding
Secondary
Staindrop School an Academy
Cleatlam Lane, Staindrop, Darlington, County Durham, DL2 3JU
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
Hummersknott Academy
Edinburgh Drive, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8AR
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Carmel College
The Headlands, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 8RW
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Teesdale School
Prospect Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8HH
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6JT
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Outstanding
Bishop Barrington School A Sports with Mathematics College
Woodhouse Lane, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6LA
Community School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Longfield Academy of Sport
Longfield Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0HT
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 16
Good
Greenfield Community College, A Specialist Arts and Science School
Greenfield Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7LF
Foundation School
Ages 11 - 16
Good
King James I Academy Bishop Auckland
South Church Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JZ
Academy Converter
Ages 11 - 18
Needs improvement
St Aidan's Church of England Academy
Hundens Lane, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1LL
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages 11 - 16
Needs improvement
The overall school grade in this area is high.