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Burnopfield and Dipton

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About

Burnopfield and Dipton ward lies in the western part of County Durham, comprising several former mining villages set within a landscape of rolling hills and valleys. The area is primarily residential, with terraced housing and local amenities serving the communities. Its history is deeply connected to the Durham coalfield, shaping the settlements and their development over the past century. The terrain features open farmland and wooded areas, particularly along the River Derwent which flows to the north.

A notable local landmark is the Victoria Garesfield Colliery winding wheel, preserved as a monument to the area's industrial heritage. The ward contains several social clubs and sports facilities, including cricket and football grounds. Public footpaths provide access to surrounding countryside, such as the areas near Burnopfield's Beacon Hill. The settlements maintain a distinct, separate character from the larger town of Consett to the northwest.

Area overview

On average Burnopfield and Dipton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Burnopfield and Dipton is £39,388 per year. There are 3 schools in Burnopfield and Dipton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
53
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Burnopfield and Dipton Population
7,920
Population density
534.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,635
96.39%
Other White
111
1.4%
Irish
25
0.32%
White and Black African (mixed)
20
0.25%
Chinese
20
0.25%
Total population: 7,921

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,300
36.01%
Owns with a mortgage
1,264
35.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
376
10.42%
Other social rented
349
9.67%
Social rents from council
231
6.4%
Total households: 3,610

Property prices in Burnopfield and Dipton

Based on 125 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Burnopfield and Dipton area, with individual transactions ranging from £53,000 up to £509,995.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Burnopfield and Dipton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Burnopfield and Dipton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached25£320,000
Flats2£81,000
Semi-Detached37£170,000
Terraced61£125,000

10 years median price trend in Burnopfield and Dipton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Burnopfield and Dipton.

All postcodes in Burnopfield and Dipton

DH99HA

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99HF

Burnopfield

NE166AQ

The Fold

NE166DN

Burnopfield

NE166JD

Busty Bank

NE166NF

Busty Bank

NE166QH

Burnopfield

DH99AD

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99AE

Front Street

DH99DJ

Front Street

DH99XL

Catchwell Road

NE166NJ

Raglan Place

NE166NW

Chapel Avenue

NE166PX

Front Street

DH99EJ

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99JP

Co-Operative Terrace

NE166DS

Burnopfield

NE166LJ

Briardene

NE166QJ

Burnopfield

NE166QL

Eden Avenue

DH99BH

Lily Gardens

DH99DX

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99HR

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99LB

Cheviot Mews

DH99LQ

Burnopfield

DH99NB

Sunset View

NE166JT

Albion Gardens

NE166LG

Front Street

NE166LR

Field Fare Court

DH99EP

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99EY

Front Street

DH99JU

Front Street

NE166LB

Crathorne Court

NE166AT

Lintz Lane

NE166DF

Field Fare Court

NE166DW

Lobleyhill Road

NE166HH

Bryans Leap

NE166JE

Syke Road

DH99AH

Catchwell Road

DH99BL

Mount Pleasant

DH99JS

Burnopfield

NE166EU

Burnopfield

NE166JJ

Birch Crescent

NE166JQ

Birch Crescent

DH99HW

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99JF

Burnopfield

DH99JX

Burnopfield

DH99LH

Coleridge Gardens

NE166LH

Brackenridge

DH99AG

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99DU

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99EL

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99HY

Palmer Road

DH99LR

Ewehurst Road

NE166AL

Burnopfield

NE166DP

Lobleyhill Road

NE166ER

Burneze Place

NE166LL

Birch Crescent

NE166NH

Burnopfield

DH99AN

Catchwell Road

DH99AY

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99BA

Unity Terrace

DH99EN

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99JQ

Flint Hill Bank

DH99LE

Flint Hill Bank

NE166AS

Lintz Lane

NE166AY

Ewehurst Road

NE166BA

Burnopfield

NE166BN

Bryans Leap

NE166BQ

Busty Bank

NE166JH

Birch Crescent

NE166NB

Derwent Terrace

NE166QA

Front Street

DH99AR

Pontop Pike Lane

DH99BD

Bradley Lodge Drive

DH99EW

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99HU

Burnopfield

DH99JE

Burnopfield

NE166AU

Syke Road

NE166BH

Busty Bank

NE166DD

Barcusclose Lane

NE166EH

Cragleas

DH99ET

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99EZ

Palmer Road

DH99JT

Burnopfield

NE166AF

Burnopfield

NE166DQ

Burnopfield

NE166EQ

Moyle Terrace

NE166HP

Birch Crescent

NE166LU

Front Street

NE391NL

Lintz Green Lane

DH99AU

Catchgate & Dipton

DH99HZ

Flint Hill Bank

DH99LP

Fellside Court

NE166BX

Bryans Leap

NE166PJ

Front Street

NE166PY

Front Street

DH99AF

Co-Operative Terrace

DH99AL

Catchwell Road

DH99HX

Front Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.