DL2 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DL2 district covers Middleton St George, Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge, Cockfield. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DL2
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DL2 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DL2
- Croft Church of England Primary School · DL2 2SP · Good (2022) · Top 18% in England
- Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool · DL2 3DR · Not yet inspected · Top 36% in England
- High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School · DL2 2LL · Good (2022) · Top 45% in England
- Hurworth Primary School · DL2 2ET · Remains Good (2023) · Top 17% in England
- Ingleton CofE Primary School · DL2 3JE · Standards maintained (2024)
- St. George's Church of England Academy · DL2 1LD · Good (2023) · Bottom 47% in England
- Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School · DL2 3NL · Good (2023) · Top 2% in England
- West Park Academy · DL2 2GF · Remains Good (2024) · Top 22% in England
Secondary schools in DL2
- Hurworth School · DL2 2JG · Good (2022) · Top 27% in England
- Staindrop Academy · DL2 3JU · Good (2021) · Bottom 50% in England
Fee-paying schools in DL2
- Clervaux Garden School · DL2 2TF · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Hurworth House School Aspris Children's services · DL2 2AD · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Oakwood Learning Centre · DL2 2UH · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
- Pear Tree School · DL2 2UQ · Inspected by ISI
Nurseries and pre-schools in DL2
- Little Acorns · DL2 2ET · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- MAGIK Out of School Club · DL2 1LD · Good (Ofsted)
- Middleton St George Day Nursery · DL2 1JG · Good (Ofsted)
- Kids 1st - Darlington · DL2 2GF · Good (Ofsted)
- Sadberge Pre-School · DL2 1SW · Good (Ofsted)
- St. Edwin's Pre-School · DL2 2LR · Good (Ofsted)
- Kids Planet High Bank · DL2 2QE
- Serendipity Nursery And Outdoor Learning · DL2 1DL
GP surgeries in DL2
- Middleton And Dinsdale Medical Practice · DL2 1BY
- Rockliffe Court Surgery · DL2 2DS
- Gainford Surgery · DL2 3BE
Neighbourhoods in DL2
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DL2 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton & Hurworth | 38% | £255k | Average | 15 min |
| Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge | 25% | £250k | High | 20 min |
| Evenwood, Cockfield & Staindrop | 23% | £158k | Average | 24 min |
| North Richmondshire | 12% | £385k | Very low | 28 min |
Questions
Where is the DL2 postcode?
DL2 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Middleton St George, Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge, Cockfield, with 848 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DL2?
The typical home price across DL2's neighbourhoods is £255k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DL2?
8 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a DL2 postcode, plus 4 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from DL2?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: York 60 minutes; Newcastle 62 minutes.