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NE16 6NS

Fellside Road

Derwent & Pont Valley

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Detailed insights for NE16 6NS

Overview

Postcode NE16 6NS is located in a rural town, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Burnopfield area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 89% 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 Blaydon, about 4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
13
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

3/10

Burnopfield has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,448 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 19% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Burnopfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 13.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Burnopfield is £47,712 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 82 ft away from NE16 6NS.

Flood risk

No risk

Burnopfield near NE16 6NS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Blaydon located about 4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
256
Population density
3,257 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
8.55(-61%)
Violence and sexual offences
6.22(-84%)
Other theft
3.11(-48%)
Public order
1.55(-81%)
Other crime
0.78(-79%)
North East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
96.88%
Irish
6
2.34%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
Other White
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
42.79%
Level 3 (A level)
38
17.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
29
13.49%
No qualifications
19
8.84%
Apprenticeship
19
8.84%
Total 16+ residents: 215

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
56.14%
Owns with a mortgage
41
35.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
4
3.51%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.63%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Derwent & Pont Valley

Median price£140,500
Price per sq ft£168
Sales (last 12 months)211
Typical range (middle 50%)£115K – £190K

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £140,500 (about £168 per square foot) in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £15,475 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached37£285,000£228
Semi-Detached70£157,250£183
Terraced99£128,000£140
Flats5£95,000£136

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Derwent & Pont Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216,750£163,000£98,000£97,500
2017£207,750£159,975£116,498£90,000
2018£240,000£125,000£117,500£83,500
2019£219,500£90,000£124,000£85,000
2020£242,000£80,500£130,000£94,000
2021£263,000£85,000£130,000£105,625
2022£324,995£87,500£139,950£100,000
2023£310,000£107,000£132,625£99,975
2024£312,500£131,500£150,000£115,000
2025£357,498£81,000£155,000£120,000
2026£201,500£95,000£160,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179£118£111£104
2017£167£149£145£91
2018£201£97£135£93
2019£182£115£133£102
2020£197£102£145£101
2021£209£118£146£111
2022£259£127£151£118
2023£246£124£161£114
2024£240£142£171£127
2025£240£131£182£137
2026£200£136£182£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Derwent & Pont Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Derwent & Pont Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 6NS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NE16 6NS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Jul 20255, Grove Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NPTerracedFreehold£158,000
20 Mar 202625, Raglan Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£140,000
17 Jun 20254, Raglan Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NNOtherFreehold£195,500
30 May 202516, Raglan Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NNTerracedFreehold£139,000
26 Mar 202523, Raglan Place, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6NNSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NE16 6NS postcode area, located within Burnopfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NE16 6NS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySacred Heart Catholic Primary School, ByermoorAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryBurnopfield Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NE16 6NS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NE16 6NS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBurnopfield KeyStoreFront Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 6LXWalking directions to Burnopfield KeyStore

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for County Durham district.

Band A£1,748
Band B£2,039
Band C£2,331
Band D£2,622
Band E£3,205
Band F£3,788
Band G£4,370
Band H£5,244

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NE16 6NS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Craig Thomas Marshall

Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Gavin Brydon

Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Saffron Sims-Brydon

Derwent & Pont Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Liz Twist

Blaydon and Consett - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionNorth EastUKC
DistrictCounty DurhamE06000047
Parliamentary ConstituencyBlaydon and ConsettE14001106
ParishCounty Durham, unparished areaE43000254
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)BurnopfieldE02004297
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)County Durham 001BE01020635
Police ForceDurham
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NE16 6NS

Is NE16 6NS (Burnopfield) safe?

The area around NE16 6NS records about 13 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near NE16 6NS?

The median sale price around NE16 6NS in Derwent & Pont Valley is £140,500 (about £168 per square foot) based on 211 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NE16 6NS?

There are 2 schools close to NE16 6NS, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Byermoor (Outstanding) and Burnopfield Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NE16 6NS?

NE16 6NS scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,448 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NE16 6NS (Burnopfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Blaydon and Consett covering NE16 6NS is Liz Twist (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Craig Thomas Marshall (Reform UK), Gavin Brydon (Reform UK) and Saffron Sims-Brydon (Reform UK).