Postcode DH9 9DB is located in a rural village, within the Annfield Plain & Tanfield ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Burnopfield area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the North East average of 117 per 1,000. The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year. The nearest station is Dunston, about 5.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is North Leigh Play Area.
Burnopfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,102 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Burnopfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH9 9DB.
Burnopfield near DH9 9DB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dunston located about 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | North Leigh Play Area | Small | Walking directions to North Leigh Play Area |
Based on 141 recent sales, the median property price is £125,500 (about £136 per square foot) in Annfield Plain & Tanfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £490,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 27 | £330,000 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £143,750 | £171 |
| Terraced | 81 | £93,999 | £116 |
| Flats | 1 | £70,000 | £63 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £174,000 | £115,000 | £60,000 |
| 2017 | £167,000 | £113,500 | £66,000 |
| 2018 | £175,000 | £88,000 | £69,000 |
| 2019 | £249,950 | £90,000 | £73,500 |
| 2020 | £307,500 | £123,500 | £74,550 |
| 2021 | £247,475 | £109,995 | £77,000 |
| 2022 | £179,995 | £126,995 | £83,000 |
| 2023 | £213,995 | £130,000 | £85,500 |
| 2024 | £193,995 | £135,000 | £90,000 |
| 2025 | £310,650 | £140,505 | £100,000 |
| 2026 | £417,500 | £145,000 | £77,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £142 | £125 | £66 |
| 2017 | £164 | £121 | £77 |
| 2018 | £153 | £100 | £76 |
| 2019 | £178 | £115 | £82 |
| 2020 | £175 | £130 | £81 |
| 2021 | £191 | £141 | £89 |
| 2022 | £188 | £162 | £98 |
| 2023 | £200 | £170 | £94 |
| 2024 | £208 | £159 | £102 |
| 2025 | £239 | £168 | £116 |
| 2026 | £155 | £186 | £91 |
There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DH9 9DB.
In the DH9 9DB postcode area, located within Burnopfield, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH9 9DB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Happy Shopper | North Leigh, County Durham, DH9 9LY | Walking directions to Happy Shopper |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DH9 9DB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Darren Grimes
Annfield Plain & Tanfield - Elected 1 May 2025
Karen Allison
Annfield Plain & Tanfield - Elected 1 May 2025
Luke Akehurst
North Durham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DH9 9DB records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North East as a whole the rate is about 117 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around DH9 9DB in Burnopfield is £125,500 (about £136 per square foot) based on 141 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 4 schools close to DH9 9DB, including Tanfield School, Tanfield Lea Community Primary School (Good) and Shield Row Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
DH9 9DB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,102 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North Durham covering DH9 9DB is Luke Akehurst (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Darren Grimes (Reform UK) and Karen Allison (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.