Darlington · DL2

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Covering Staindrop, Gainford, Darlington, including Brinkburn & Faverdale, Eaglescliffe West, Eastbourne. Find plumbers 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

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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 authority
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Give 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) wards
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Older terraces, older pipes

Darlington 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, Darlington: 29.9% 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 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 in converted/shared houses (Darlington built-up area)
1.7% 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.