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House prices in County Durham

North East · 11,434 sales registered so far in the 12 months to June 2026 · HM Land Registry data

Average house price in County Durham

The average (median) house price in County Durham, North East was £155,000 in the 12 months to June 2026, from 11,434 sales registered so far. That is 1.9% down on the year before and 6.9% up on five years ago. Semi-detached homes were the most common sale at a median £157,500; detached £270,000; terraced £105,000; flats £87,000. Homes with a recorded floor area sold for about £175 per square foot (£1,884/m²), based on 24,497 of 25,830 sales over two years.

Median sold price
£155,000
12 months to June 2026
Half of sales were above this price, half below
Change on a year ago
−1.9%
median vs the previous 12 months
Shown only when both years have 30+ sales
Price per sq ft
£175
typical range £123–£222
From 24,497 of 25,830 sales with an EPC floor area (2 years)
Sales registered so far
11,434
12 months to June 2026
Recent months are still being registered; counts are never compared year on year

Sales completed to August 2026, as registered by 4 Oct 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to June 2026 (later months are still being registered) County Durham = the ceremonial county (County Durham, Darlington, Hartlepool, Stockton-On-Tees in HM Land Registry's records)

House prices in County Durham by town

vs parent
Stockton-on-Tees County Durham£176,500£197−0.3%1,890114%
Darlington County Durham£170,000£186−5.6%1,493110%
Durham County Durham£165,000£179−2.6%1,484106%
Hartlepool County Durham£146,500£160−2.3%1,18495%
Chester-le-Street County Durham£170,000£189−5.6%734110%
Bishop Auckland County Durham£135,000£146+8.0%66987%
Consett County Durham£140,000£157−6.6%53690%
Billingham County Durham£170,000£193−7.7%472110%
Stanley County Durham£120,000£129+16.5%45177%
Peterlee County Durham£86,000£106+1.2%38355%
Seaham County Durham£123,000£149−1.6%34779%
Spennymoor County Durham£145,000£1680.0%30894%
Newton Aycliffe County Durham£165,000£180+4.6%306106%
Crook County Durham£122,500£134+11.4%26979%
Yarm County Durham£295,000£2600.0%232190%
Ferryhill County Durham£102,000£126+8.5%22566%
Barnard Castle County Durham£237,500£219−5.0%159153%
Shildon County Durham£76,250£89−4.7%12449%

House prices in County Durham by property type

TypeSalesMedian price£/sq ftTypical sizeChange (1y)
Detached2,872£270,000£229 1,195 sq ft−0.3%
Semi-detached4,190£157,500£179 893 sq ft+1.6%
Terraced3,912£105,000£120 883 sq ft+5.0%
Flats460£87,000£144 635 sq ft+1.2%

County Durham house price trend

£120k£140k£160k£180k£200kQ4 2021: £133,000 · 3,960 salesQ1 2022: £135,000 · 3,486 salesQ2 2022: £145,000 · 3,634 salesQ3 2022: £148,000 · 4,234 salesQ4 2022: £155,000 · 4,092 salesQ1 2023: £139,265 · 2,952 salesQ2 2023: £145,000 · 2,966 salesQ3 2023: £149,000 · 3,331 salesQ4 2023: £151,000 · 3,218 salesQ1 2024: £142,000 · 2,687 salesQ2 2024: £154,000 · 3,193 salesQ3 2024: £152,000 · 3,535 salesQ4 2024: £160,000 · 3,896 salesQ1 2025: £165,000 · 3,822 salesQ2 2025: £153,000 · 3,143 salesQ3 2025: £159,000 · 3,594 salesQ4 2025: £158,000 · 3,309 sales (provisional)Q1 2026: £147,000 · 2,381 sales (provisional)Q2 2026: £152,500 · 2,150 sales (provisional)Q3 2026: £160,000 · 1,052 sales (provisional)Q4 2021Q4 2022Q4 2023Q4 2024Q4 2025Q3 2026
County Durham median North East median sales per period still being registered
County Durham: median sold price £133,000 in Q4 2021 to £159,000 in Q3 2025
PeriodMedian sold priceSales
Q4 2021£133,0003960
Q1 2022£135,0003486
Q2 2022£145,0003634
Q3 2022£148,0004234
Q4 2022£155,0004092
Q1 2023£139,2652952
Q2 2023£145,0002966
Q3 2023£149,0003331
Q4 2023£151,0003218
Q1 2024£142,0002687
Q2 2024£154,0003193
Q3 2024£152,0003535
Q4 2024£160,0003896
Q1 2025£165,0003822
Q2 2025£153,0003143
Q3 2025£159,0003594
Q4 2025£158,0003309
Q1 2026£147,0002381
Q2 2026£152,5002150
Q3 2026£160,0001052

Median of completed sales per period, not seasonally adjusted; the latest months are still being registered.

UK House Price Index (mix-adjusted) for County Durham: £140,447, +4.7% on the year (July 2026). Why this differs from our median.

What homes in County Durham sold for

£55k–£105k
£105k–£155k
£155k–£205k
£205k–£255k
£255k–£305k
£305k–£355k
£355k–£405k
£405k+

Most homes in County Durham sold for £55k–£205k (69% of sales).

Sold house prices in County Durham

SoldAddressTypePriceFloor area£/sq ftvs last sale
28 Aug 202627, Grangemoor Close DL1 4UW Semi-detached£132,000646 sq ft £204+39% (2021)
27 Aug 202624, Siskin Close TS26 0SR Detached£385,0001,195 sq ft £322n/a
27 Aug 202614, St Andrews Street DL1 2HD Terraced£39,999840 sq ft n/an/a
26 Aug 2026Old Cemetery Chapel DL13 1DG Detached£250,000n/a n/a+35% (2021)
25 Aug 202679, Eldon Street DL3 0NP Terraced£65,500700 sq ft £94−6% (2022)
25 Aug 20265, Manor Hall Close SR7 0LF Terraced£35,138678 sq ft £52n/a
24 Aug 20267, Celandine Way TS19 8FB Detached£220,000893 sq ft £246n/a
24 Aug 202652, Browdie Road DL2 2WQ Semi-detached£190,000807 sq ft £235+15% (2021)
24 Aug 202634, Cooperative Terrace DH6 4DQ Terraced£105,0001,087 sq ft £97n/a
24 Aug 20263, Taylor Court DH1 1EL Flats · Leasehold£82,500581 sq ft £142n/a
24 Aug 202691, Gurney Street DL1 2HN Terraced£60,000764 sq ft £79n/a
21 Aug 202619, Valley Drive TS26 0AT Detached£365,0001,389 sq ft £263+1% (2025)
21 Aug 202615, Newquay Close DL3 0ZT Detached£320,0001,421 sq ft £225+12% (2021)
21 Aug 2026203, Yarm Road DL1 1EE Semi-detached£240,0001,367 sq ft £176+23% (2023)
21 Aug 20269, Alderwood Close DL1 3HX Semi-detached£222,0001,033 sq ft £215n/a
21 Aug 202647, Moore Road DL16 7FY Detached£208,000840 sq ft £248+16% (2021)
21 Aug 20262, Walter Scott Avenue DL2 2RY Semi-detached£199,995840 sq ft £238−3% (2022)
21 Aug 202647, Meadowfield Road DL3 0DT Semi-detached£193,000936 sq ft £206+9% (2023)
21 Aug 202611, Ballater Close DH9 6UN Terraced£180,000850 sq ft £212n/a
21 Aug 20265, Rainton Grove TS18 5PS Semi-detached£160,000947 sq ft £169n/a
21 Aug 202647, Alverton Drive DL3 0GA Semi-detached£158,000657 sq ft £241+5% (2023)
21 Aug 202622, Torquay Avenue TS25 3DP Semi-detached£155,000840 sq ft £185+19% (2021)
21 Aug 202623, Feetham Avenue DL1 2DY Terraced£155,000958 sq ft £162+5% (2023)
21 Aug 202659, Dunelm Walk DL1 2DJ Semi-detached£142,500990 sq ft £144n/a
21 Aug 202613, Lambton Street DH3 3NH Terraced£140,0001,044 sq ft £134n/a

Streets in County Durham

Most expensive streets

  1. Symeon Court DH1 £934,848· 6 sales
  2. Duke of Wellington Gardens TS22 £910,000· 5 sales
  3. Potters Bank DH1 £905,000· 5 sales
  4. The Plantations TS22 £810,000· 5 sales
  5. Wynyard Woods TS22 £805,000· 5 sales
  6. Fir Tree Close TS15 £735,000· 7 sales
  7. Black Wood TS22 £710,000· 9 sales
  8. Red Cedar Close TS22 £675,000· 6 sales

Most affordable streets

  1. Cumberland Street DL14 £27,500· 5 sales
  2. Garden Street DL14 £28,500· 6 sales
  3. Eleventh Street SR8 £29,000· 31 sales
  4. Ilchester Street SR7 £29,000· 5 sales
  5. Raby Terrace DL17 £29,500· 17 sales
  6. Eighth Street SR8 £29,980· 20 sales
  7. Ninth Street SR8 £30,250· 10 sales
  8. General Bucher Court DL14 £31,000· 20 sales

Most active streets

  1. Faceby Close TS25 18in 12m
  2. Front Street DL13 16in 12m
  3. Waggon Close DH2 16in 12m
  4. High Grange Way TS28 15in 12m
  5. Wheatley Close DH6 15in 12m
  6. Gorse Close TS27 14in 12m
  7. Bradley Lowery Way TS27 13in 12m
  8. Kielder Drive DH9 13in 12m

Medians over five years for streets with at least five sales; "most active" counts the last 12 months.

For sale in County Durham now

Homes for sale in County Durham today ask a median £150,000 (n = 1,568) vs £155,000 sold, so asking is 3% below recent sold prices; £162 vs £175 per sq ft. 0% of Homello's listings here are under offer. Asking ≠ achieved; sold prices reflect deals agreed 4–6 months ago.

Sold prices at developments in County Durham

  • Monarch Green · Gleeson Homes
    18 resales · median £272,500· +1% on first sale
  • Siskin Park · Simple Life
    11 resales · median £260,000· −1% on first sale
  • Peerfields · Avant Homes
    8 resales · median £208,750· +6% on first sale
  • Whitworth Dene · Barratt Homes
    8 resales · median £220,000· +13% on first sale
  • Clarence Gate · Bellway Homes
    5 resales · median £225,000· −3% on first sale

New-build sales register 6–12 months after completion; "resale" means a later sale at an address whose first recorded sale was a new build.

House prices near County Durham

Part of North East

What's my home worth?

A 90 m² (970 sq ft) home in County Durham is worth roughly £119k–£215k at the area's typical £123–£222 per square foot. That is a range, not a valuation.

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Questions about house prices in County Durham

›What is the average house price in County Durham?

The median sold price in County Durham, North East was £155,000 in the 12 months to June 2026 (11,434 sales registered so far); the mean was £180,090. We quote medians because a few very expensive or very cheap sales pull a mean around. The North East median over the same period was £170,000. Portals and the ONS publish different figures because they use different boundaries, windows and adjustments.

›How much is a house in County Durham per square foot?

Homes sold in County Durham, North East over the two years to June 2026 with a recorded floor area achieved a median £175 per square foot (interquartile range £123–£222), from 24,497 sales matched to an Energy Performance Certificate floor area.

›Are house prices in County Durham going up or down?

In the 12 months to June 2026, the median was 1.9% down on the previous 12 months and 6.9% up on five years earlier. These compare completed sales registered so far; the most recent months are still being registered, so the latest figures move as late registrations arrive.

›What is the most expensive street in County Durham?

Of streets with at least five sales in the last five years, Symeon Court (DH1) has the highest median sold price at £934,848 across 6 sales.

›Where does this data come from and how up to date is it?

Every sale is from HM Land Registry's Price Paid Data for England and Wales, which we re-import monthly. Sales completed to August 2026, as registered by 4 Oct 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to June 2026 (later months are still being registered). Floor areas come from Energy Performance Certificates matched by address.

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Sources and method. Sales completed to August 2026, as registered by 4 Oct 2026 · headline figures cover the 12 months to June 2026 (later months are still being registered).Next HM Land Registry release ~28 Oct 2026. Medians unless stated; averages only where 30 or more sales. Category A sales only (standard price-paid transactions), houses and flats.

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Floor areas derived from Energy Performance Certificate data © Crown copyright, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right 2026. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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