POSTCODE DECISION REPORT

DL2 2FD postcode decision report

Strong move-check signal

Gigabit availability is strong at 89.8%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 24 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.

Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schoolsSold prices through 28 Nov 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
Data status: Verified live dataSold prices: Latest sale 28 Nov 2025Connectivity: Strong broadband coverageFlood: No direct flood matchSchools: 24 nearby school rowsPlanning: No nearby planning
  • Median sold price, last 5 years £204,000Based on 37 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025
  • Gigabit availability 89.8%Ofcom coverage year 2024
  • Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
  • Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
  • Nearby schools 24 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up

Joined postcode brief

Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.

Median sold price, last 5 years

Strong sample

Strong sample. Based on 37 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.

Broadband

Strong broadband coverage

Gigabit availability is 89.8%, with 89.8% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.

Flood risk

No direct flood match

The current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.

Transport

4 within 400m

DL2 2FD links 4 transport stops within 400m and 27 within 800m. 4 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Holderness Drive (BCT) at about 134m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.

Local business

13 within 1200m

DL2 2FD currently links 13 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 6 grocery, 4 food and drink, 2 nightlife. The closest mapped place is The Co-operative at about 328m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.

Planning watch

No nearby matches

No nearby planning rows matched DL2 2FD in the current live coverage yet.

Nearby schools

24 nearby school rows

24 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for DL2 2FD. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.

Crime

Latest month 27

DL2 2FD has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 27 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 329, and shoplifting is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 80 postcode rows in this seam.

Median sold price, last 5 years

£204,000

Strong sample. Based on 37 sales · Latest sale in data: 28 Nov 2025.

Local business

This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of DL2 2FD, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.

Amenity availability

Convenience score 100/100

Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.

Amenity group

Grocery

6 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by supermarket (4), convenience (2).

Amenity group

Food and drink

4 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (3), cafe (1).

Amenity group

Nightlife

2 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (2).

Amenity group

Health

1 mapped place currently map into this amenity group, led by pharmacy (1).

Closest mapped places

Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.

Grocery

The Co-operative (The Co-operative Group)

Supermarket at 10, Tillage Green, Darlington.

Grocery

Aldi

Supermarket at 8, Invention Row, Darlington.

Health

Rowland's Pharmacy

Pharmacy in the current nearby-place seam.

Food and drink

Cactus Kitchen

Cafe at 4, Darlington.

Grocery

M&S Foodhall

Supermarket at 7, Invention Row, Darlington.

Nightlife

The White Heifer that Travelled

Pub at John Fowler Way, Darlington.

Nearby schools

Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.

Primary

Croft Church of England Primary School

Primary option in DL2 2SP. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

Gainford Church of England Primary School and Preschool

Primary option in DL2 3DR. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

Primary

High Coniscliffe CofE Primary School

Primary option in DL2 2LL. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.

School comparison

Compare nearby schools

Open side-by-side school comparison for DL2 2FD before you shortlist homes.

Open school comparison

Recommended tool

Check planning again

Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.

Open planning watch tool

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Check broadband and mobile

Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around DL2 2FD.

Open broadband checker

Recommended tool

Check flood risk

Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.

Open flood risk checker

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Read postcode and area guides

Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like DL2 2FD with the rest of your move shortlist.

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Use viewing and offer planners

Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess DL2 2FD.

Open planners and templates

Follow up action

Ask vetted agents

If this postcode stays on your shortlist, ask BeforeYouMove to review and route your enquiry to vetted partner estate agents covering DL2 2FD.