Postcode DH9 9HY is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Burnopfield area. It has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year. The nearest station is Blaydon located about 5.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Burnopfield has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,869 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Burnopfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 26.0 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 254 ft away from DH9 9HY.
Burnopfield near DH9 9HY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Blaydon located about 5.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 203 recent sales, the median property price is £144,500 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £720,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 35 | £285,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £88,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 65 | £157,000 |
| Terraced | 100 | £130,500 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH9 9HY postcode area, located within Burnopfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 9HY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Craig Thomas Marshall
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Gavin Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Saffron Sims-Brydon
Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025
Liz Twist
Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.