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 miles
- Sunderland 13.1 miles
- South Shields 14.4 miles
- Gateshead 7.1 miles
- Washington 9.3 miles
- Durham 10.5 miles
- Wallsend 11.7 miles
- Newburn 6.3 miles
- Whitley Bay 15.5 miles
- Houghton-le-Spring 11.4 miles
- Blyth 18.2 miles
- Peterlee 18.5 miles
Neighbouring places
- Hobson Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Tantobie Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Dipton Built-up area 0.9 miles
- Burnopfield Built-up area 1.1 miles
- Hamsterley Mill Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Tanfield Lea Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Tanfield Ward 1.7 miles
- Annfield Plain Built-up area 2 miles
- Rowlands Gill Built-up area 2.1 miles
- Chopwell and Rowlands Gill Ward 2.5 miles
- Stanley Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Medomsley Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Burnopfield and Dipton
DH9 9JQ, NE16 6NG, NE16 6DR, DH9 9AB, NE16 6AN, DH9 9AF, NE16 6DD, NE16 6EB, DH9 9JZ … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 10.3 miles
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 29.3 miles
- Blaydon Railway Station 5.3 miles
- MetroCentre Railway Station 5.7 miles
- Eldon Square bus station 7.8 miles
- Haymarket bus station 7.9 miles
Hotels near Burnopfield and Dipton Ad
- Oak Tree Inn 0.9 miles
- The Beamish Park Hotel 3 2.8 miles
- Beamish Hall Hotel, BW Premier Collection 4 3 miles
- Hotel 52 Stanley 4 2.4 miles
- South Causey Inn 4 2.4 miles
- INNSiDE Newcastle 4 7.5 miles
- Black Horse Beamish 4 2.7 miles
- Crowne Plaza Newcastle - Stephenson Quarter 4 7.3 miles
- Gibside Hotel 3 4.6 miles
- Copthorne Hotel Newcastle 4 7.5 miles
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 miles
- Ravensworth Estate 4.9 miles
- Discovery Museum Museum 7.2 miles
- Life Science Musuem Museum 7.2 miles
- St James' Park Stadium 7.6 miles
- Eldon Square Shopping centre 7.7 miles
- Holy Jesus Hospital Historic site 7.8 miles
- Laing Art Gallery Museum 7.9 miles
- Baltic Art Centre Museum 8 miles
- Hancock Museum Museum 8.1 miles
- Gateshead International Stadium Stadium 8.2 miles
- Barn at The Biscuit factory Museum 8.3 miles