Postcode NE16 6BJ is located in a rural hamlet, 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 17.6 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 3.9 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Burnopfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,178 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Burnopfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.6 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 NE16 6BJ.
Burnopfield near NE16 6BJ 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 3.9 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 NE16 6BJ postcode area, located within Burnopfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NE16 6BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Burnopfield KeyStore | Front Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6LX | Walking directions to Burnopfield KeyStore |
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 NE16 6BJ, 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.