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House prices in County Durham
Official UK HPI · to May 2026
House prices in County Durham have risen sharply over the past year — up +4.4% to a typical £137,167, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £137,986.
That's 49% below the UK average of £271,295.
County Durham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in County Durham
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
- DL12 ▼ -4.1% £240,000 429 sales
- DL2 ▲ +0.4% £230,000 101 sales
- DH1 ▼ -4.7% £220,000 1,381 sales
- DH3 ▲ +0.6% £185,000 563 sales
- TS21 ▼ -10.0% £175,000 312 sales
- DH4 ▼ -6.3% £159,000 183 sales
- NE17 ▼ -24.1% £158,000 38 sales
- NE16 ▼ -14.6% £157,500 177 sales
- DH2 ▼ -10.6% £150,000 1,009 sales
- DL13 ▼ -6.7% £145,000 473 sales
- DH8 ▼ -4.5% £137,000 1,410 sales
- DL16 ▼ -1.4% £136,000 827 sales
- DL5 ▼ -2.1% £135,000 808 sales
- DH7 ▼ -0.4% £135,000 1,402 sales
- TS28 ▼ -14.8% £135,000 233 sales
- DH6 ▼ -2.4% £124,750 1,384 sales
- SR7 ▼ -0.9% £110,000 1,005 sales
- DL15 ▲ +1.9% £105,000 753 sales
- DL14 ▲ +4.7% £98,000 1,673 sales
- DH9 ▲ +4.4% £91,000 1,291 sales
- TS29 ▲ +6.5% £86,750 230 sales
- TS27 ▼ -17.8% £85,999 372 sales
- DL17 ▲ +6.5% £79,999 893 sales
- SR8 ▲ +12.8% £70,000 1,450 sales
- DL4 ▲ +4.9% £61,500 496 sales
1128 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £234,352 ▲ +3.6%
- Semi-detached £137,986 ▲ +4.9%
- Terraced £113,540 ▲ +4.8%
- Flat £76,814 ▼ -0.3%
Affordability
A typical home in County Durham costs 4.3× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how County Durham ranks nationally →
County Durham is the 7th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 241,123 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in County Durham.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 46.2%
- Median floor area 79 m²
- Median annual energy cost £889
- Most common era England and Wales: 1950-1966
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Middlesbrough £138,122
- House prices in Blackpool £133,919
- House prices in City of Kingston upon Hull £133,485
- House prices in Hartlepool £131,342
- House prices in North East Lincolnshire £148,294
- House prices in Stoke-on-Trent £151,355
- House prices in Redcar and Cleveland £154,696
- House prices in Darlington £157,239
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in County Durham?
- The average house price in County Durham is £137,167, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to May 2026.
- How have house prices in County Durham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in County Durham have risen +4.4% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in County Durham by property type?
- Latest average prices in County Durham:
- detached homes: £234,352
- semi-detached homes: £137,986
- terraced homes: £113,540
- flats: £76,814
- Is County Durham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in County Durham costs 4.3× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how County Durham ranks nationally.
- Is County Durham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in County Durham costs £137,167 — 49% less than the UK average of £271,295. County Durham is the 7th most affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in County Durham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around County Durham's average of £137,167, expect roughly £400–£550 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £700–£950 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in County Durham?
- On a typical County Durham sale at £137,167, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £1,600–£2,500, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in County Durham?
- Moving home in County Durham typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.