Houses for sale in County Durham
There are 3,468 results for County Durham. Property prices in County Durham range from £55k to £1.3M with an average price of £235k.
Properties for sale in County Durham
2 Bedrooms
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Property market in County Durham
What's for sale
3,640 homes · share, count and typical priceHow many bedrooms
share, count and typical pricePrice bands
3,640 homesHouses and flats compared
| Houses | Flats | |
|---|---|---|
| Share of homes for sale | 90% | 5% |
| Typical asking price | £187k | £95k |
| Average bedrooms | 3.1 | 1.9 |
| Typical time to sell | 9 weeks | 3 months |
| Typical sold price | £142k | £90k |
| Gross rental yield | 5.7% | 9.0% |
Asking prices over time
typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +6.7% since 2024 Q4Prices in and around County Durham
typical asking price, cheapest first- County Durham £180k
- Tyne and Wear £195k
- Redcar and Cleveland £203k
- North Yorkshire £295k
- Northumberland £300k
- Westmorland and Furness £300k
Getting to know County Durham
stations in County DurhamSchools in County Durham
205 primary · 26 secondary · 89% rated good or outstanding- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School secondary · Outstanding
- Durham Sixth Form Centre secondary · Outstanding
- The Academy at Shotton Hall secondary · Outstanding
- Teesdale School and Sixth Form secondary · Outstanding
- Sugar Hill Primary School primary · Outstanding
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School primary · Outstanding
Based on 3,640 homes for sale on Houses now, 15,195 listings that left the market in the last 12 months, the asking prices of the homes listed over the last two years. Sold prices: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, Aug 2025 to Jul 2026 (Crown copyright). Schools: Ofsted. Updated October 2026.
Frequently asked questions about buying in County Durham
What is the average house price in County Durham?
The average home for sale in County Durham is priced at £233,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £180,000. This is based on the 3,640 homes for sale on Houses right now.
How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in County Durham?
A typical 2-bedroom home in County Durham costs £95,000 and a 3-bedroom home £170,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £75,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £75,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £309,000.
What price range should I expect in County Durham?
Most homes in County Durham are priced between £55,000 and £1.34 million, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £90,000, and one in five £320,000 or more.
How many homes are for sale in County Durham?
There are 3,468 homes for sale in County Durham on Houses right now, plus 568 already under offer. 1,058 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.
Are house prices going up in County Durham?
Yes. Homes put up for sale in County Durham over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £155,000, 3.3% higher than the year before (£150,000). By size, 1-bedroom homes are up 10%, 2-bedroom homes are up 6% and 3-bedroom homes are up 3%.
How long does it take to sell a home in County Durham?
Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 10 weeks. About 31% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months. Houses go faster, in about 9 weeks against about 3 months for flats.
What do homes actually sell for in County Durham?
In the year to July 2026, 5,820 homes sold in County Durham at a typical price of £140,000, according to HM Land Registry. Houses sold for about £142,000 and flats for about £90,000. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £180,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.
What rental yield can I get in County Durham?
About 9.0% gross for flats and 5.7% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for in County Durham over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.
What type of homes are for sale in County Durham?
Terraced houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in County Durham. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £95,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £320,000.
Where are the cheapest places to buy near County Durham?
Of the areas around County Durham, Tyne and Wear is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £195,000, followed by Redcar and Cleveland (£203,000) and North Yorkshire (£295,000). County Durham itself is £180,000.
Are homes in County Durham freehold or leasehold?
About 9 in 10 homes for sale in County Durham are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 168 new-build homes on the market too.
What are the schools like in County Durham?
There are 205 primary and 26 secondary schools in County Durham. 89% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 36 were outstanding.
Which train stations are in or near County Durham?
Stations in County Durham include Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Newton Aycliffe and Durham.