NE39 1BL postcode in Hamsterley Mill, County Durham
NE39 1BL is a postcode in Hamsterley Mill, in the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham. It is in the Blaydon and Consett parliamentary constituency and the Durham police force area, and has been in use since January 2018.
Where NE39 1BL is, and what is near it
- NE39 1BL
- Other postcodes in NE39 1: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 54.9053, longitude -1.7753)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after NE39 1BL?
- County DurhamCouncil, for all local services County Durham: bins, council tax, planning
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around NE39 1BL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- DurhamPolice force area
- Blaydon and ConsettParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Liz Twist (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Liz Twist
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at NE39 1BL?
Every home and business at NE39 1BL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at NE39 1BL?
BinDayBuddy has not read Durham County Council's days for NE39 1BL today. It reads them from the council's own system when you ask.
Check the bin days for NE39 1BL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is NE39 1BL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
High riskThe Environment Agency counts 2 homes and businesses at NE39 1BL. 1 is in an area at high risk of flooding from rivers or the sea.
High: 3.3% or more a year (1 in 30). Medium: 1% to 3.3% a year. Low: 0.1% to 1% a year. Very low: under 0.1% a year (1 in 1,000). Each band is the chance of flooding in any one year.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across County Durham
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for NE39 1BL: 7,652 properties in County Durham are at high risk (2.4% of all its properties). All the figures for County Durham
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of NE39 1BL is in one of the Environment Agency's flood warning areas. No warning or alert was in force for it at 00:45 on 23 October 2026.
- Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributariesFlood alert areaIts warnings on GOV.UK: Rivers Derwent, Team, Don and estuarine tributaries
Source: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026; warnings in force checked at 00:45 on 23 October 2026, using Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta). Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near NE39 1BL?
Homes in NE39 1 sold for a typical £260,500 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 28 sales, down 5.8% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £340,750 12 sales
- Semi-detached £226,500 12 sales
- Terraced 1 sale, too few to price
- Flat or maisonette 3 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole NE39 district: a typical £170,500 from 92 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in NE39 1BL
HM Land Registry records no standard sales of homes in NE39 1BL from January 2024 to August 2026. The prices above are for the homes around it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near NE39 1BL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 720 homes in the neighbourhood around NE39 1BL. The largest share of them, 36%, are in council tax band A. More were built before 1900 than in any other period (21%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in County Durham for 2026‑27: £2,622. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,748 (band A) to £4,370 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,748.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 260 (36%) | £1,748 |
| Band B | about 80 (11%) | £2,039 |
| Band C | about 170 (24%) | £2,331 |
| Band D | about 110 (15%) | £2,622 |
| Band E | about 60 (8%) | £3,205 |
| Band F | about 20 (3%) | £3,788 |
| Band G | about 20 (3%) | £4,370 |
| Band H | withheld | £5,244 |
When the homes were built
- 21% Before 1900
- 11% 1900 to 1918
- 16% 1919 to 1939
- 3% 1945 to 1964
- 16% 1965 to 1982
- 10% 1983 to 1999
- 16% 2000 to 2009
- 7% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for County Durham before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of NE39 1BL is in (ONS area E01020634), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest open schools to NE39 1BL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to NE39 1BL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of NE39 1BL is Blaydon Rail Station, 7.8 km away in a straight line.
- Blaydon Rail Station Railway station 7.8 kmDrive
- Wylam Rail Station Railway station 8.1 kmDrive
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
No bus stop within 400 metres in the Department for Transport's register.
More stations near NE39 1BL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of NE39 1BL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Cedars Medical Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2024 · Phone 01207 272272 2.2 kmCycle
- Oakfields Health Group Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01207 560206 2.6 kmCycle
- Chopwell Primary Healthcare Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report May 2016, over 3 years old · Phone 01207 561736 2.9 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near NE39 1BL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of NE39 1BL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Derwent Valley Car Club Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 2.5 kmCycle
- Rowlands Gill Library Charging point · 1 charger · Type 2 2.5 kmCycle
- Derwent Valley Car Club Charging point · 1 charger 2.6 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest to the centre of NE39 1BL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- Greencroft Lodge Dental Practice Phone 01207 542283 2.3 kmCycle
- Gibside Dental Phone 0191 743 4349 2.9 kmCycle
- Burnopfield Dental Practice 3.4 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to NE39 1BL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Shotley Bridge Community Hospital Phone 01325 380100 5.9 kmDrive
- International Centre for Life Phone 0191 241 8600 12.1 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of NE39 1BL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Leazes Hall Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report June 2026 · Phone 01207 271934 2.1 kmCycle
- Dovecote Residential Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report February 2025 · Phone 01207 544441 2.7 kmCycle
- Dipton Manor Care Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report December 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01207 571369 3.0 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of NE39 1BL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Caspian Health Limited Mon to Fri 9am to 5:30pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01207 270326 2.2 kmCycle
- Boots, 34 Station Road Mon to Fri 8:45am to 1pm, 2pm to 6pm; Sat 9am to 1pm; Sun closed · Phone 01207 544103 2.7 kmCycle
- G H Furness Ltd Mon to Wed 9am to 6pm; Thu 9am to 5pm; Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01207 561266 3.0 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near NE39 1BL?
The nearest vets to the centre of NE39 1BL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Easyvets Phone +44 1207 271 504 3.4 kmCycle
- WestWay Veterinary Group Phone +44 1207 284135 6.2 kmDrive
- Tyne Veterinary Clinic 6.8 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is NE39 1BL in a conservation area?
The centre of NE39 1BL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near NE39 1BL?
Police.uk records 5 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of NE39 1BL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for NE39 1BL
- Ward
- Derwent & Pont Valley
- Parish
- Not in a parish
- Region
- North East
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Hamsterley Mill
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 2018
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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