Town Pop. 2,860

Living in Burnopfield: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Burnopfield is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 14/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the NE16 postcode district, Burnopfield ranks 3rd. On transport specifically, Burnopfield sits 14 points below the NE16 district figure of 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). For the surrounding area, see NE16 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Burnopfield scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
65.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Shoplifting 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 41 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 24 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
78
Green Space 73
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Burnopfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsQueen Elizabeth Hospital6.2 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary6.6 mi
University Hospital of North Durham9.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,586 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
14
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed3%Retired29%Student3.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Blaydon 4.3 mi
MetroCentre 4.7 mi
Dunston 4.9 mi
J65 A1(M) 6.8 mi
J65 A1(M) 7.1 mi
J63 A1(M) 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £138,500 26
Terraced £134,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£106k £126k £147k £167k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hobson 52 0.6 mi away ⇄
Rowlands Gill 53 1.3 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 1.4 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dipton 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
High Spen 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sunniside 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Annfield Plain 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 3.2 mi away ⇄
Chopwell 33 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blackhall Mill 46 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burnopfield a nice place to live?

Burnopfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burnopfield is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Burnopfield?

Burnopfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 187 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burnopfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Burnopfield is Burnopfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burnopfield in total.

What are house prices like in Burnopfield?

The current median house price in Burnopfield is £138,500, around 51% below the England and Wales average. By property type: terraced £134,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Burnopfield in context

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Postcode districts in Burnopfield

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