Front Street is in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in County Durham district. NE16 6LX 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 Front Street, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 6LY, NE16 6LZ, NE16 6LU, NE16 6NH, NE16 6NA, NE16 6NJ, NE16 6NF, NE16 6ND, NE16 6NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 6LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.3% | -2.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.7% | 2.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 6LX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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 | 14.6% | 24.2% | 9.6% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.3% | 57.6% | -8.7% | 44.2% | 13.4% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 8.3% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 11% | 7.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 40.4% | 50% | 9.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.9% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 14.8% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 44.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 13% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.7% | -2.8% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.8% | 14.9% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 16.9% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 44.1% | 3.9% | 33.8% | 10.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.9% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.3% | 99% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.3% | 98.3% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.8% | 76.7% | 15.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 58.4% | 46.2% | 12.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Front Street was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Burnopfield and Dipton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Front Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Burnopfield and Dipton and the 794th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Bank Premises Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-04-19 | £68,442 |
| Unit 4 Old Co-Op Buildings Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-06-30 | £91,594 |
| Unit 2-3 Old Co-Op Buildings Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-02-24 | £103,787 |
| 5 Woodlands Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Other, an established residential building | £29,000 | 2020-11-02 | £35,049 |
| 2 Woodlands Front Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2009-06-05 | £69,369 |
NE16 6LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NE16 6LX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 4,977 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 | 655 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 |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Highfield Whinfield Way , Highfield NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 3,767 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 4,866 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 5,026 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 | 4,991 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 | 976 yd | |
| Messy Church | St James Church Hall, The Leazes | 1,031 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton House | Busty Bank | 125 yd | |
| Burnopfield Workmens Victory Social Club & Institute Ltd | Dene View | 369 yd | |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | 379 yd | ||
| The Sun Inn | Front Street | 499 yd | |
| Pack Horse | Crookgate | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Takeaway | 4 Woodlands, Front Street | 13 yd | |
| Burnopfield Tandoori | 1 Woodlands, Front Street | 13 yd | |
| Burnopfield Chop Suey House | 10 Busty Bank | 125 yd | |
| Fryers Plaice | 7 Front Street | 215 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 40 Front Street | 594 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 20 The Leazes | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crookgate The Fell | grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | grass pitches | 380 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club (Closed) Cricket Terrace | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Burnopfield Primary School FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness UNIT G UNIT G HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Just Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) Hobson Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 978 yd |
| Sacred Heart Rc Primary School BYERMOOR RC PRIMARY SCHOOL BYERMOOR RC PRIMARY SCHOOL LOBLEY HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,084 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.