Bishop Auckland · DL13

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Covering Stanhope, Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, including Crook, Deerness, Evenwood. Find plumbers nearby.

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DL13 (Stanhope) in a nutshell

DL13 covers Stanhope, Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law, in County Durham. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for DL13

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County Durham council area

DL13 is in County Durham's area. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so it's worth checking theirs.

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

DL13 stretches across Crook, Deerness, Evenwood and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'DL13', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Bishop Auckland has lots of terraced homes. In older ones, ask the plumber to look at shared supply pipes and any old tanks in the loft.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Bishop Auckland: 34.3% terraced
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

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

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does DL13 cover?

DL13 (Stanhope, Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law) includes the wards of Crook, Deerness, Evenwood, Lanchester & Burnhope, Langley & Esh, Lower Teesdale, Weardale (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to DL13?

Neighbouring districts include DL12 (Barnard Castle), DL15 (Crook), DH8 (Consett), NE44 (Riding Mill), NE43 (Stocksfield) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering DL13 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in DL13?

About 6,331 households and 13,901 residents at the 2011 Census, across 961 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is DL13 in?

DL13 sits in County Durham (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Bishop Auckland, City of Durham, North Durham.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
DL13 1
Areas covered
Stanhope, Frosterley, Wolsingham, Tow Law 2
Active postcodes
961 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
6,331 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
13,901 2
Electoral wards
Crook, Deerness, Evenwood, Lanchester & Burnhope, Langley & Esh, Lower Teesdale, Weardale 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Bishop Auckland, City of Durham, North Durham 4
Local authority
County Durham 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Bishop Auckland built-up area)
0.6% 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.