Houses for sale in Oakenshaw, DL15, County Durham

Frequently asked questions about buying in Oakenshaw

What is the average house price in Oakenshaw?

There is only 1 home for sale in Oakenshaw itself, so these figures cover the 76 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Oakenshaw is priced at £177,000. A typical home, the one in the middle of the range, is £165,000.

How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in Oakenshaw?

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Oakenshaw costs £83,000 and a 3-bedroom home £180,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £97,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £55,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £270,000.

What price range should I expect in Oakenshaw?

Most homes within 3 km of Oakenshaw are priced between £52,000 and £412,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £70,000, and one in five £280,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Oakenshaw?

There is 1 home for sale in Oakenshaw on Houses right now, plus 1 already under offer. Within 3 km there are 76, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 29 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Oakenshaw?

Yes. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Oakenshaw over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £120,000, 4.3% higher than the year before (£115,000). By size, 3-bedroom homes are up 3% and 4-bedroom homes are down 12%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Oakenshaw?

Within 3 km of Oakenshaw, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 31% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Flats go faster, in about 4 weeks against about 8 weeks for houses.

What do homes actually sell for in Oakenshaw?

In the year to August 2026, 137 homes sold within 3 km of Oakenshaw at a typical price of £131,000, according to HM Land Registry. Homes on the market today are asking more, around £165,000, partly because they are a different mix of homes from those that sold.

What rental yield can I get in Oakenshaw?

About 8.9% gross for flats and 5.9% for houses. That compares typical rents with what flats and houses actually sold for within 3 km of Oakenshaw over the last year. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Oakenshaw?

Terraced houses are the most common, about 4 in 10 homes for sale within 3 km of Oakenshaw. Detached houses come next, followed by bungalows. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £73,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £268,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Oakenshaw?

Of the areas around Oakenshaw, Sunnybrow is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £78,000, followed by Newfield (£120,000) and Willington (£120,000).

Are homes in Oakenshaw freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale within 3 km of Oakenshaw are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 5 new-build homes on the market too.