Houses for sale in Bishop Auckland, County Durham
House Prices in Bishop Auckland
Properties in Bishop Auckland have an average house price of £130k and had 3,536 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Bishop Auckland is an area in County Durham with 23,753 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £954k.
Properties for sale in Bishop Auckland
Neighbourhoods in Bishop Auckland
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Bishop Auckland, County Durham for sale or to rent.
Property price trends in Bishop Auckland
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Bishop Auckland sold for £139,438 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 29,114 sales logged over the past 31 years.
Prices have continued to climb over the last three years. Compared with 2023, when the typical sale came in around £123,895, that's a rise of roughly 12.5%.
Looking back five years, average prices are up about 7.8% since 2021, a gain of around £10,117 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £104,140, so the typical sold price has climbed about 33.9% since then, roughly 3% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.3%.
Frequently asked questions about Bishop Auckland
What is the average price for a property for sale in Bishop Auckland?
The average price for a property for sale in Bishop Auckland is £129,808. This amount is 9% lower than the average price in County Durham. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Bishop Auckland.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Bishop Auckland?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Bishop Auckland are Esh And Witton Gilbert at an average of £360,911, Weardale at an average of £222,425 and Deerness at an average of £172,668.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Bishop Auckland?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Bishop Auckland are Shildon And Dene Valley at an average of £77,532, Coundon at an average of £93,655 and Tow Law at an average of £97,349.
Which train stations are available in or near Bishop Auckland?
Some of the train stations available in or near Bishop Auckland are Bishop Auckland, Shildon and Newton Aycliffe.
Property Price Paid in Bishop Auckland by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £139,438 | 5% |
458 Properties |
| 2025 | £132,658 | 3% |
1,022 Properties |
| 2024 | £128,494 | 4% |
1,051 Properties |
| 2023 | £123,895 | -6% |
1,005 Properties |
| 2022 | £131,473 | 2% |
1,044 Properties |
| 2021 | £129,321 | 6% |
1,209 Properties |
| 2020 | £121,156 | 8% |
833 Properties |
| 2019 | £111,167 | -3% |
869 Properties |
| 2018 | £115,046 | - |
881 Properties |
| 2017 | £115,055 | 9% |
996 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Bishop Auckland
Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.
The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:
| Property Type | Average Sold Price | Sold Properties |
|---|---|---|
| Detached House | £265,031.00 | 624 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £81,710.00 | 123 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £138,067.00 | 751 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £88,265.00 | 2,038 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Bishop Auckland
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