The Fell is in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Derwentside district. NE16 6DN is located in the Burnopfield and Dipton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North West Durham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Fell, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 6DW, NE16 6BF, NE16 6DP, NE16 6DS, NE16 6DR, NE16 6LU, NE16 6DT, NE16 6LZ, NE16 6LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 6DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.5% | 50.5% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 53.5% | 49.5% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NE16 6DN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 23.3% | -5.5% | 37.9% | -14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 62.7% | 5.8% | 44.2% | 18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 9.3% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.5% | 53.5% | 0.0% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 36.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -6.4% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 10.2% | 1.4% | 18.2% | -8.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.1% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 11.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 8.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 20.1% | 21.2% | 1.1% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 38.6% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.6% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 96.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 96.3% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 96.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 76.7% | 11.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.7% | 46.2% | 9.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Fell was 21.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.9% lower than the Burnopfield and Dipton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
The Fell has the 4th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Burnopfield and Dipton and the 205th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fell House The Fell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2020-05-27 | £399,026 |
| Hill View House The Fell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Detached, an established residential building | £247,495 | 2016-12-16 | £350,346 |
| Roseworth The Fell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,500 | 2015-09-17 | £180,350 |
| Brecon Hill The Fell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2012-12-06 | £185,917 |
| Roseworth The Fell, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2011-07-08 | £147,955 |
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield Primary School Front Street , Burnopfield NE16 6PT | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Byermoor , Burnopfield NE16 6NU | 4out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Tanfield Lea , DH9 9LU | 3out of 4 | 2,785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 2,978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,119 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tanfield School Tanfield Lea Road , DH9 8AY | - not rated | 3,540 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,642 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Community School Greencroft Road End , Annfield Plain DH9 8PR | 2out of 4 | 4,821 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro 22 | Hobson Industrial Estate | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | 182 yd | ||
| The Burton House | Busty Bank | 280 yd | |
| Burnopfield Workmens Victory Social Club & Institute Ltd | Dene View | 534 yd | |
| Pack Horse | Crookgate | 563 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Front Street | 659 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Takeaway | 4 Woodlands, Front Street | 233 yd | |
| Burnopfield Tandoori | 1 Woodlands, Front Street | 233 yd | |
| Burnopfield Chop Suey House | 10 Busty Bank | 280 yd | |
| Fryers Plaice | 7 Front Street | 367 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 40 Front Street | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crookgate The Fell | grass pitches | 109 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club (Closed) Cricket Terrace | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness UNIT G UNIT G HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 807 yd |
| Just Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) Hobson Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Burnopfield Primary School FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 872 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.61 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.61 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.