Beech Terrace is in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Derwentside district. NE16 6DT 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 Beech Terrace, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 6DR, NE16 6DS, NE16 6DP, NE16 6DU, NE16 6DX, NE16 6DW, NE16 6DY, NE16 6DN, NE16 6BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NE16 6DT has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 50% | 50% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.7% | 35.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 38.7% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 14.5% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 37.3% | 43.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.5% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -0.1% |
| Fair health | 20.1% | 18.3% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 24.5% | 20.3% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 7.5% | -8.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 12.8% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 10.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 38% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 4.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 18.1% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 98.6% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 76.7% | 7.2% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 58.3% | 46.2% | 12.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beech Terrace was 4.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.0% lower than the Burnopfield and Dipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beech Terrace has the lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Burnopfield and Dipton and the 14th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Beech Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2024-07-31 | £137,180 |
| 12 Beech Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-02-03 | £143,733 |
| 1 Beech Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2018-07-30 | £136,315 |
| 12 Beech Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2017-04-21 | £166,478 |
| 15 Beech Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2015-11-13 | £146,667 |
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,623 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 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Byermoor , Burnopfield NE16 6NU | 4out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tanfield Lea Community Primary School Tanfield Lea , DH9 9LU | 3out of 4 | 2,659 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 3,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 3,304 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 | 3,391 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,474 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 5,164 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 | 4,780 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 | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | 232 yd | ||
| The Burton House | Busty Bank | 407 yd | |
| Pack Horse | Crookgate | 567 yd | |
| Burnopfield Workmens Victory Social Club & Institute Ltd | Dene View | 720 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Front Street | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Takeaway | 4 Woodlands, Front Street | 398 yd | |
| Burnopfield Tandoori | 1 Woodlands, Front Street | 398 yd | |
| Burnopfield Chop Suey House | 10 Busty Bank | 407 yd | |
| Fryers Plaice | 7 Front Street | 554 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 40 Front Street | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crookgate The Fell | grass pitches | 223 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | grass pitches | 231 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club (Closed) Cricket Terrace | grass pitches | 680 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness UNIT G UNIT G HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 847 yd |
| Just Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) Hobson Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 889 yd |
| Burnopfield Primary School FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 67.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.25 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.