Houses for sale in Durham, County Durham
House Prices in Durham
Properties in Durham have an average house price of £177k and had 6,488 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.¹
Durham is an area in County Durham with 54,959 households², where the most expensive property was sold for £1.57M.
Properties for sale in Durham
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Neighbourhoods in Durham
Navigate through our locations to find the location of your next house in Durham, County Durham for sale or to rent.
- Belmont
- Bishop Middleham And Cornforth
- Brandon
- Coxhoe
- Deerness
- Durham South
- Elvet And Gilesgate
- Esh And Witton Gilbert
- Ferryhill
- Framwellgate And Newton Hall
- Lanchester
- Nevilles Cross
- Sacriston
- Sherburn
- Shotton And South Hetton
- Trimdon And Thornley
- Tudhoe
- Willington And Hunwick
- Delves Lane
- Leadgate And Medomsley
- Consett South
- Consett North
Property price trends in Durham
According to the latest Land Registry data, the average home in Durham sold for £178,406 in 2026. That figure comes from a substantial record of 61,008 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 £167,426, that's a rise of roughly 6.6%.
Looking back five years, average prices are down about 2.7% since 2021, a drop of around £5,006 in cash terms.
Zoom out to the past decade for the fuller picture. Back in 2016, homes here averaged £155,500, so the typical sold price has climbed about 14.7% since then, roughly 1.4% a year. Stretch the view to fifteen years and that annual pace edges up closer to 1.7%.
Frequently asked questions about Durham
What is the average price for a property for sale in Durham?
The average price for a property for sale in Durham is £177,221. This amount is 25% higher than the average price in County Durham. There are more than 10,000 property listings for sale in Durham.
What locations have the most expensive properties for sale in Durham?
The locations with the most expensive properties for sale in Durham are Willington And Hunwick at an average of £504,600, Nevilles Cross at an average of £374,322 and Durham South at an average of £367,198.
What locations have the most affordable properties for sale in Durham?
The locations with the most affordable properties for sale in Durham are Trimdon And Thornley at an average of £106,268, Shotton And South Hetton at an average of £109,426 and Deerness at an average of £126,241.
Which train stations are available in or near Durham?
Some of the train stations available in or near Durham are Durham, Chester-Le-Street and Bishop Auckland.
Property Price Paid in Durham by Year
The average sold property price by year was:
| Year | Average Sold Price | Price Change |
Sold Properties
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £178,406 | 
-4% |
764 Properties |
| 2025 | £184,827 | 
4% |
2,033 Properties |
| 2024 | £177,780 |
6% |
1,911 Properties |
| 2023 | £167,426 |
-3% |
1,780 Properties |
| 2022 | £172,674 |
-6% |
2,174 Properties |
| 2021 | £183,412 |
7% |
2,408 Properties |
| 2020 | £170,126 |
4% |
1,851 Properties |
| 2019 | £164,028 |
5% |
2,136 Properties |
| 2018 | £155,704 |
-0,2% |
2,001 Properties |
| 2017 | £156,020 |
0,3% |
2,218 Properties |
Property Price per Property Type in Durham
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 | £305,362.00 | 1,207 Detached Houses |
| Flat | £141,667.00 | 410 Flats |
| Semi Detached House | £161,274.00 | 2,579 Semi Detached Houses |
| Terraced House | £134,045.00 | 2,292 Terraced Houses |
Transport in Durham
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