Burnopfield and Dipton
Ward in County Durham, England
| Coordinates: | 54.892, -1.746 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 16 55 |
| Dialling code: | 01207 (Consett) |
Burnopfield and Dipton lie in the western part of County Durham, England, sitting on the edge of the old industrial heartland yet surrounded by rolling countryside. The area has a compact village feel with stone buildings and green spaces, offering good access to larger centres such as Newcastle and Gateshead while retaining a quieter, semi‑rural character.
Like many communities in the Durham coalfield the local story is shaped by mining and heavy industry, and remnants of that heritage sit alongside modern commuter life, small local businesses and active community groups. Outdoor walking, local events and a strong sense of village identity are notable features, giving the place a blend of historic interest and everyday community life.
Postcode districts covering Burnopfield and Dipton
Most populated places nearby
- Newcastle upon Tyne 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Sunderland 13.1 miles21 km
- South Shields 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Gateshead 7.1 miles11.5 km
- Washington 9.3 miles15 km
- Durham 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Wallsend 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Newburn 6.3 miles10.1 km
- Whitley Bay 15.5 miles25 km
- Houghton-le-Spring 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Blyth 18.2 miles29.3 km
- Peterlee 18.5 miles29.7 km
Neighbouring places
- Hobson Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Tantobie Built-up area 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Dipton Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Burnopfield Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hamsterley Mill Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tanfield Lea Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Tanfield Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Annfield Plain Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Rowlands Gill Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Stanley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Medomsley Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
Example postcodes in Burnopfield and Dipton
NE16 6LH, NE16 6JQ, NE16 6DT, DH9 9JT, NE16 6JB, DH9 9DH, NE16 6BA, NE16 6JR, DH9 9DX … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 29.3 miles47.2 km
- Blaydon Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
- MetroCentre Railway Station 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Eldon Square bus station 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Haymarket bus station 7.9 miles12.6 km
Hotels near Burnopfield and Dipton Ad
- Beamish Hall Country House Hotel, Bw Premier Collection 4 3 miles4.9 km
- The Nest at the Woodmans Arms 5 3.6 miles5.9 km
- Beamish Park Hotel 3 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Michelangelos 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Riding Farm Cottages 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Delta Hotels by Marriott Newcastle Gateshead 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle 4 8.1 miles13 km
- Innside by Meliá Newcastle 4 7.5 miles12 km
- Holiday Inn Express Newcastle Gateshead 3 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Hotel 52 - Stanley 4 2.4 miles3.9 km
Schools in Burnopfield and Dipton
- Burnopfield Primary School Primary
- Collierley Nursery and Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Dipton Primary
Local points of interest
- Beamish Museum Museum 4 miles6.4 km
- Ravensworth Estate 4.9 miles8 km
- Discovery Museum Museum 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Life Science Musuem Museum 7.2 miles11.7 km
- St James' Park Stadium 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 7.7 miles12.4 km
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 8 miles12.8 km
- Hancock Museum Museum 8.1 miles13 km
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 8.3 miles13.4 km