Dene View is in Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Derwentside district. NE16 6QA 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 Dene View, Burnopfield, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE16 6QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NE16 6QD, NE16 6PZ, NE16 6QE, NE16 6QG, NE16 6QQ, NE16 6QB, NE16 6PU, NE16 6HH, NE16 6QH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NE16 6QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 27.6% | 36.3% | 8.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 47.7% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 8.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) 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 | 48.4% | 51.8% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 3.4% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 34.4% | -4.7% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.7% | 14.3% | -6.4% | 18.2% | -3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.3% | 5.9% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 10.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 18.6% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.4% | 43% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 9.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 98.8% | 95.7% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 97.7% | 96% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dene View was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.2% lower than the Burnopfield and Dipton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dene View has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Burnopfield and Dipton and the 181st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Dene View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2025-06-23 | £199,758 |
| 12 Dene View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-01-12 | £245,000 |
| 1 Dene View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £134,000 | 2021-06-16 | £158,217 |
| 10 Dene View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-09-11 | £264,284 |
| 15 Dene View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, County Durham Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-03-30 | £274,926 |
NE16 6QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhill Nursery School Oxhill , DH9 7LR | 3out of 4 | 5,144 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 | 316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Byermoor , Burnopfield NE16 6NU | 4out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowlands Gill Community Primary School Dominines Close , NE39 2PP | 2out of 4 | 2,534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Community Primary School Whinfield Way , NE39 2JE | 3out of 4 | 2,589 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 | 2,589 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 | 3,980 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North Durham Academy High Street , DH9 0TW | 2out of 4 | 5,124 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whickham School Burnthouse Lane , Whickham NE16 5AR | 3out of 4 | 5,170 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 | 4,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Messy Church | St James Church Hall, The Leazes | 674 yd | |
| Bistro 22 | Hobson Industrial Estate | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield Workmens Victory Social Club & Institute Ltd | Dene View | 2 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Front Street | 132 yd | |
| The Burton House | Busty Bank | 462 yd | |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | 596 yd | ||
| Pack Horse | Crookgate | 833 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fryers Plaice | 7 Front Street | 165 yd | |
| Golden Leaf | 40 Front Street | 227 yd | |
| Rosie's Takeaway | 4 Woodlands, Front Street | 374 yd | |
| Burnopfield Tandoori | 1 Woodlands, Front Street | 374 yd | |
| Burnopfield Chop Suey House | 10 Busty Bank | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Food | 20 The Leazes | 674 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Burnopfield Cricket Club (Closed) Cricket Terrace | grass pitches | 176 yd |
| Burnopfield Primary School FRONT STREET | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Crookgate The Fell | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Burnopfield Cricket Club | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Body Blitz Fitness UNIT G UNIT G HOBSON INDUSTRIAL ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Just Women (Ladies Only) (Closed) Hobson Industrial Estate | health and fitness suite | 954 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 | 66.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.