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Covering Staindrop, Gainford, Darlington, including Brinkburn & Faverdale, Eaglescliffe West, Eastbourne. Find Gas Safe registered engineers nearby.
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DL2 (Staindrop) in a nutshell
DL2 covers Staindrop, Gainford, Darlington, in County Durham and Darlington and North Yorkshire and Stockton-on-Tees. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.
Local tips for DL2
Two councils in one district
DL2 is split between County Durham and Darlington and North Yorkshire and Stockton-on-Tees. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authorityGive your full postcode
DL2 stretches across Brinkburn & Faverdale, Eaglescliffe West, Eastbourne and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL2', when you ask for quotes.
Where's this from?
postcodes.io (ONSPD) wardsMostly mains gas round here
Most homes in Darlington run on mains gas, so a standard boiler-and-hob check is what most people need.
Where's this from?
ONS Census 2021, Darlington: 82.6% mains gas onlyEngland landlord rules: quick version
- Every year: a check by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
- Within 28 days: give your tenants a copy (new tenants get it before they move in).
- Keep it: hang on to records for at least 2 years.
More detail on the Darlington page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.
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Frequently asked questions
Which areas does DL2 cover?
DL2 (Staindrop, Gainford, Darlington) includes the wards of Brinkburn & Faverdale, Eaglescliffe West, Eastbourne, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Hurworth, Lower Teesdale, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske, North Richmondshire, Park East, Sadberge & Middleton St George (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).
Which postcode districts are next to DL2?
Neighbouring districts include DL3 (Darlington West), DL1 (Darlington East), DL5 (Newton Aycliffe), DL4 (Shildon) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL2 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.
How many homes are in DL2?
About 7,328 households and 17,209 residents at the 2011 Census, across 848 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).
Which council area is DL2 in?
DL2 sits in County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Stockton-on-Tees (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Richmond and Northallerton, Stockton West.
📊 The numbers behind this page
- Postcode district
- DL2 1
- Areas covered
- Staindrop, Gainford, Darlington 2
- Active postcodes
- 848 3
- Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 7,328 2
- Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
- 17,209 2
- Electoral wards
- Brinkburn & Faverdale, Eaglescliffe West, Eastbourne, Evenwood, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Hurworth, Lower Teesdale, Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske … 4
- Parliamentary constituencies
- Bishop Auckland, Darlington, Richmond and Northallerton, Stockton West 4
- Local authority
- County Durham, Darlington, North Yorkshire, Stockton-on-Tees 4
- Households heated by mains gas only (Darlington built-up area)
- 82.6% 5
- ONS Postcode Directory
- Doogal
- Doogal / ONSPD
- postcodes.io
- ONS Census 2021
Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.