Darlington · DL1

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Covering Darlington East, including Aycliffe South, Bank Top & Lascelles, Eastbourne. Find professional inventory clerks nearby.

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DL1 (Darlington East) in a nutshell

DL1 covers Darlington East, in County Durham and Darlington. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DL1

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Two councils in one district

DL1 is split between County Durham and Darlington. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

DL1 stretches across Aycliffe South, Bank Top & Lascelles, Eastbourne and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL1', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Lots of tenancy changeovers

With so many renters in Darlington, check-in and check-out slots fill up at peak times like late summer. Book early.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Darlington: 21.8% private rented
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England landlord rules: quick version

  • No certificate: there's no legal inventory requirement or renewal date.
  • Deposits: protect a deposit in an approved scheme within 30 days; a dated check-in report is key evidence in disputes.

More detail on the Darlington page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to DL1

DL3 · Darlington WestDL2 · StaindropDL5 · Newton AycliffeDL17 · FerryhillTS16 · EaglescliffeDL4 · Shildon

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DL1 cover?

DL1 (Darlington East) includes the wards of Aycliffe South, Bank Top & Lascelles, Eastbourne, Harrowgate Hill, Haughton & Springfield, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Northgate, North Road, Park East, Park West, Red Hall & Lingfield, Sadberge & Middleton St George, Sedgefield, Stephenson, Whinfield (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DL1?

Neighbouring districts include DL3 (Darlington West), DL2 (Staindrop), DL5 (Newton Aycliffe), DL17 (Ferryhill) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL1 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DL1?

About 20,702 households and 46,836 residents at the 2011 Census, across 1,411 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DL1 in?

DL1 sits in County Durham, Darlington (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, Stockton West.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DL1 1
Areas covered
Darlington East 2
Active postcodes
1,411 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
20,702 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
46,836 2
Electoral wards
Aycliffe South, Bank Top & Lascelles, Eastbourne, Harrowgate Hill, Haughton & Springfield, Heighington & Coniscliffe, Northgate, North Road … 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Darlington, Newton Aycliffe and Spennymoor, Stockton West 4
Local authority
County Durham, Darlington 4
Households privately renting (Darlington built-up area)
21.8% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

Made with open data. See where it all comes from. Updated 26 October 2026.