Map of the DL13 Postcode District
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Where is the DL13 District?
To give you an idea where the district is located we have created the following table showing nearby towns.
Nearest Towns to DL13
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Crook | 10.47 | E |
| Consett | 11.21 | NE |
| Willington | 12.59 | E |
| Barnard Castle | 12.81 | SSE |
| Bishop Auckland | 13.83 | ESE |
| Annfield Plain | 14.14 | NE |
| Shildon | 15.90 | ESE |
| Stanley | 16.09 | NE |
| Spennymoor | 16.26 | E |
| Corbridge | 17.17 | N |
| Durham | 17.36 | ENE |
| Prudhoe | 17.39 | NNE |
| Hexham | 17.40 | NNW |
| Ferryhill | 18.22 | E |
| Alston | 18.36 | WNW |
| Newton Aycliffe | 18.96 | ESE |
| Chester-le-Street | 19.60 | ENE |
The post town for this district is BISHOP AUCKLAND.
Postcode Information for District DL13 (Total Geographical Postcodes: 984)
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of Postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 2 | 155 |
| Tow Law | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 4 | 126 |
| Wolsingham | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 3 | 114 |
| Cockfield | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 5 | 79 |
| Butterknowle | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 5 | 71 |
| Frosterley | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 2 | 64 |
| Westgate | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 59 |
| Hamsterley | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 3 | 53 |
| Wearhead | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 34 |
| Rookhope | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 2 | 32 |
| St. Johns Chapel | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 32 |
| Ireshopeburn | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 27 |
| Woodland | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 5 | 25 |
| Eastgate | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 2 | 21 |
| Satley | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 4 | 18 |
| Cowshill | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 17 |
| Daddry Shield | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 14 |
| Copley | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 5 | 11 |
| Sunniside | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 4 | 9 |
| Lanehead | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 8 |
| East Hedley Hope | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 4 | 6 |
| West Blackdene | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 4 |
| Cornriggs | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 1 | 3 |
| Hedley Hope | BISHOP AUCKLAND | DL13 4 | 2 |
Retail and Shopping in DL13
Street
Town
Locality
Number of Shops
Central Postcode
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FRONT STREET
BISHOP AUCKLAND
STANHOPE
22
DL13 2TS
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HIGH STREET
BISHOP AUCKLAND
TOW LAW
15
DL13 4DP
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MARKET PLACE
BISHOP AUCKLAND
WOLSINGHAM
11
DL13 3AF
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FRONT STREET
BISHOP AUCKLAND
COCKFIELD
6
DL13 5DS
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| Street | Town | Locality | Number of Shops | Central Postcode | View on Google Maps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRONT STREET | BISHOP AUCKLAND | STANHOPE | 22 | DL13 2TS | View on Google Maps |
| HIGH STREET | BISHOP AUCKLAND | TOW LAW | 15 | DL13 4DP | View on Google Maps |
| MARKET PLACE | BISHOP AUCKLAND | WOLSINGHAM | 11 | DL13 3AF | View on Google Maps |
| FRONT STREET | BISHOP AUCKLAND | COCKFIELD | 6 | DL13 5DS | View on Google Maps |
In the DL13 postcode district, the primary settlement is Westgate, which is located in the county of Durham, England. Other significant settlements in this district include Stanhope, Wolsingham, and Bishop Auckland, all of which are also in Durham.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the County Durham area with a total of 960 postal codes.
The largest settlement in the DL13 postal code is Tow Law followed by Wolsingham, and Stanhope.
The DL13 Postcode shares a border with DH8 (CONSETT, Blackhill, Leadgate), DL14 (BISHOP AUCKLAND, St. Helen Auckland, West Auckland), DL15 (CROOK, Willington, Howden Le Wear), CA9 (ALSTON, Garrigill, Nenthead), NE47 (Haydon Bridge, Allendale, Bardon Mill), DH7 (Sacriston, Brandon, Ushaw Moor), DL2 (Middleton St. George, DARLINGTON, Hurworth) and DL12 (BARNARD CASTLE, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Eggleston).
Dentists in the DL13 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stanhope Health Centre | DALES STREET , STANHOPE , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 2XD | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE |
Doctors in the DL13 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tow Law | , REAR HIGH STREET , TOW LAW , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 4DH | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 2 | Wolsingham Surgery | , WOLSINGHAM , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 3AB | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 3 | St John's Chapel | , ST JOHN'S CHAPEL , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 1QW | BRANCH SURGERY | |
| 4 | Woodview Medical Practice | , COCKFIELD , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 5AF | GP PRACTICE | |
| 5 | The Weardale Practice | , STANHOPE , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 2XD | GP PRACTICE | |
| 6 | Pinfold Medical Practice | , BUTTERKNOWLE , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 5NX | GP PRACTICE |
Chemists in the DL13 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tow Law Pharmacy | 24 HIGH STREET , TOW LAW , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 4DL | PHARMACY | |
| 2 | Stanhope Chemists Ltd | 79 FRONT STREET , STANHOPE , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 2TZ | PHARMACY | |
| 3 | Cockfield Pharmacy | 38 FRONT STREET , COCKFIELD , BISHOP AUCKLAND , DL13 5DS | PHARMACY | |
| 4 | Wolsingham Pharmacy | 12 MARKET PLACE , WOLSINGHAM , BISHOP AUCKLAND , DL13 3AE | PHARMACY |
Opticians in the DL13 District
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MR I HICKSON | BUCKINGHAM AND HICKSON , FRONT STREET , BISHOP AUCKLAND , COUNTY DURHAM , DL13 2TZ | OPTICAL SITE |
Schools in the Sector
Wearhead Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Wearhead , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 1BN
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
St John's Chapel Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Burnfoot , St John's Chapel , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 1QH
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Rookhope Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Rookhope , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 2DA
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Westcroft , Stanhope , BISHOP AUCKLAND
Postcode: DL13 2NU
Headteacher: Mr Shaun Myers (Head Teacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Frosterley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Bridge End , Frosterley , Weardale , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 2SN
Headteacher: Mrs Mary Clare Carr (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Wolsingham School
Phase: Secondary
Address: The Grammar School Building , West End , Wolsingham , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 3DJ
Headteacher: Mr Jonathan Ferstenberg (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Wolsingham School
Phase: Secondary
Address: The Grammar School Building , West End , Wolsingham , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 3DJ
Headteacher: Mr Nick Mitchinson (Acting Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Wolsingham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Upper Town , Wolsingham , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 3ET
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Kitching (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Hamsterley Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Hamsterley Primary School , Hamsterley , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 3QF
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Hodgkinson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Blessed John Duckett Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary
Phase: Primary
Address: Smith Street , Tow Law , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 4AU
Headteacher: Miss Jenna Ellison (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Tow Law Millennium Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Wear Street , Attlee Estate , Tow Law , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 4LF
Headteacher: Mrs Lisa Jackson (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Highcroft School
Phase: Not applicable
Address: Highcroft , The Green , Cockfield , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 5AG
Headteacher: Mr David Laheney ()
Ofsted Rating: Good
Cockfield Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Front Street , Cockfield , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 5EN
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Butterknowle Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Pinfold Lane , Butterknowle , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 5PB
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Carr (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Woodland Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address: Woodland , Bishop Auckland
Postcode: DL13 5RF
Headteacher: Mrs Clare Carr (Headteacher)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Stations in the Sector
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessable Motorway Junctions
A1(M) J56
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.09
Average Driving Distance: 15.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 189
A1(M) J58
Average Driving Time from within the district: 23.34
Average Driving Distance: 17.36
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 312
A1(M) J60
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.28
Average Driving Distance: 18.11
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 590
A1(M) J59
Average Driving Time from within the district: 24.47
Average Driving Distance: 18.09
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 428
A1(M) J62
Average Driving Time from within the district: 29.68
Average Driving Distance: 22.00
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 633
A1(M) J61
Average Driving Time from within the district: 30.53
Average Driving Distance: 21.82
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 628
A1(M) J64
Average Driving Time from within the district: 31.72
Average Driving Distance: 23.64
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 344
A1(M) J63
Average Driving Time from within the district: 32.46
Average Driving Distance: 23.89
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 653
M6 J41
Average Driving Time from within the district: 40.51
Average Driving Distance: 33.10
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 143
M6 J40
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.46
Average Driving Distance: 32.35
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 183
M6 J43
Average Driving Time from within the district: 41.48
Average Driving Distance: 34.30
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M6 J42
Average Driving Time from within the district: 43.43
Average Driving Distance: 36.13
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 53
M6 J39
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.42
Average Driving Distance: 42.94
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 149
M6 J38
Average Driving Time from within the district: 56.05
Average Driving Distance: 47.74
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 111
Weather Forecast for Stanhope
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Sunny day | -2.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 0.00% | W 9 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 2.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 2.00% | W 13 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -4.0°C) | 1.00% | W 13 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Light snow shower (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 32.00% | W 13 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Partly cloudy (night) | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 2.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 13 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 0.00% | NW 13 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Sunny day | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 11 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 | | Sunny day | 3.0°C (feels like -1.0°C) | 1.00% | WNW 9 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Sunny day | 1.0°C (feels like -2.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Clear night | -1.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 1.00% | W 7 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Partly cloudy (night) | -2.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 1.00% | WSW 7 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 |  | Cloudy | -3.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 5.00% | WSW 4 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Cloudy | -2.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 5.00% | S 4 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Cloudy | 0.0°C (feels like -5.0°C) | 5.00% | SSE 9 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 |  | Light snow | 0.0°C (feels like -6.0°C) | 56.00% | SE 16 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Heavy snow | 0.0°C (feels like -7.0°C) | 91.00% | SE 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 |  | Sleet | 2.0°C (feels like -3.0°C) | 74.00% | SSE 18 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 |  | Heavy rain | 4.0°C (feels like 0.0°C) | 84.00% | S 11 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 |  | Light rain | 7.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 51.00% | S 13 mph |
| Time Period | Icon | Description | Temperature | Rain Probability | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 to 03:00 | | Light rain | 9.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 49.00% | S 16 mph |
| 03:00 to 06:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 7.0°C) | 43.00% | SSW 18 mph |
| 06:00 to 09:00 | | Light rain shower (night) | 10.0°C (feels like 6.0°C) | 42.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 09:00 to 12:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 15.00% | SW 20 mph |
| 12:00 to 15:00 |  | Partly cloudy (day) | 9.0°C (feels like 5.0°C) | 8.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 15:00 to 18:00 | | Partly cloudy (day) | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 5.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 18:00 to 21:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 4.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| 21:00 to 00:00 | | Cloudy | 8.0°C (feels like 3.0°C) | 9.00% | SSW 20 mph |
| Postal Sector | Delivery Office |
|---|---|
| DL13 1 | Wear Valley Delivery Office |
| DL13 2 | Wear Valley Delivery Office |
| DL13 3 | Wear Valley Delivery Office |
| DL13 4 | Wear Valley Delivery Office |
| DL13 5 | Wear Valley Delivery Office |
| D | L | 1 | 3 | - | X | X | X |
| D | L | 1 | 3 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist Attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions.
| Weardale Railway |
|---|
| Railways |
| Steam / Heritage Railway |
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| Hamsterley Forest |
| Country Parks |
| Country Park |
| View Hamsterley Forest on Google Maps |
Street List for the DL13 District
Current Monthly Rental Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | £525 | £1,250 | £888 |
| 3 | £650 | £900 | £775 |
| 4 | £1,100 | £1,100 | £1,100 |
| 5 | £2,200 | £2,200 | £2,200 |
Current House Prices
| # Bedrooms | Min Price | Max Price | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| £20,000 | £1,000,000 | £183,330 | |
| 1 | £32,500 | £95,000 | £68,113 |
| 2 | £19,950 | £375,000 | £128,345 |
| 3 | £64,750 | £750,000 | £257,065 |
| 4 | £90,000 | £599,950 | £364,308 |
| 5 | £350,000 | £950,000 | £531,990 |
| 6 | £650,000 | £950,000 | £765,000 |
| 7 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 | £1,500,000 |
| 8 | £750,000 | £750,000 | £750,000 |
| 9 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
Estate Agents
| Logo | Name | Brand Name | Address | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Crook | Robinsons | Royal Corner Crook DL15 9UA | 01388 311065 |
 | Crook | Venture Properties | 5 South Street Crook DL15 8NE | 01380 713783 |
 | Barnard Castle | George F.White | 14c Redwell Court, Barnard Castle, County Durham DL12 8BN | 03339 202220 |
 | Bishop Auckland | Hunters | 147-149 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EN | 01388 311394 |
 | Barnard Castle | GSC Grays | 12 The Bank, Barnard Castle, DL12 8PQ | 01833 600890 |
Yearly House Price Averages for the District
| Type of Property | 2018 Average | 2018 Sales | 2017 Average | 2017 Sales | 2016 Average | 2016 Sales | 2015 Average | 2015 Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £253,343 | 45 | £254,119 | 54 | £252,899 | 56 | £211,008 | 58 |
| Semi-Detached | £138,914 | 35 | £165,140 | 34 | £122,906 | 35 | £119,424 | 44 |
| Terraced | £106,073 | 114 | £101,450 | 123 | £90,244 | 118 | £89,538 | 122 |
| Flats | £142,500 | 3 | £125,538 | 8 | £76,571 | 7 | £72,290 | 5 |