Houses for sale in Bishop Auckland, County Durham


House Prices in Bishop Auckland

Properties in Bishop Auckland have an average house price of £128k and had 3,001 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.


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Property price trends in Bishop Auckland

According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Bishop Auckland sold for £135,001 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 28,575 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 £123,982, that's a rise of roughly 8.9%.

Looking back five years, average prices are up about 4.4% since 2021, a gain of around £5,680 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 29.6% since then, roughly 2.6% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace eases back to about 1.1%.

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 £127,544. This amount is 10% 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 £221,215 and Deerness at an average of £176,050.


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 £75,385, Coundon at an average of £94,437 and Tow Law at an average of £95,450.


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 More information
2026 £135,001
Price increase
4%
70 Properties
2025 £130,022
Price increase
1%
875 Properties
2024 £128,387
Price increase
3%
1,052 Properties
2023 £123,982
Price decrease
-6%
1,004 Properties
2022 £131,527
Price increase
2%
1,042 Properties
2021 £129,321
Price increase
6%
1,209 Properties
2020 £121,145
Price increase
8%
832 Properties
2019 £111,167
Price decrease
-3%
869 Properties
2018 £115,046
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881 Properties
2017 £115,055
Price increase
9%
996 Properties
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.

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
Semi Detached House £136,152.00 646 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £86,206.00 1,722 Terraced Houses
Detached House £260,342.00 530 Detached Houses
Flat £81,342.00 103 Flats
Source: HM Land Registry — official sold price data published by the UK Government.