Houses for sale in Old Eldon, DL5, County Durham

Frequently asked questions about buying in Old Eldon

What is the average house price in Old Eldon?

There is only 1 home for sale in Old Eldon itself, so these figures cover the 218 homes for sale within 3 km. The average home for sale within 3 km of Old Eldon is priced at £143,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £110,000.

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

A typical 2-bedroom home within 3 km of Old Eldon costs £60,000 and a 3-bedroom home £150,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £90,000. 4-bedroom homes are about £235,000.

What price range should I expect in Old Eldon?

Most homes within 3 km of Old Eldon are priced between £29,000 and £634,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £55,000, and one in five £220,000 or more.

How many homes are for sale in Old Eldon?

There is 1 home for sale in Old Eldon on Houses right now. Within 3 km there are 218, and the listings on this page include the nearest of them. 75 new listings came onto the market within 3 km in the last 30 days.

Are house prices going up in Old Eldon?

Yes. Homes put up for sale within 3 km of Old Eldon over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £100,000, 5.2% higher than the year before (£95,000). By size, 2-bedroom homes are down 7%, 3-bedroom homes are up 12% and 4-bedroom homes are down 4%.

How long does it take to sell a home in Old Eldon?

Within 3 km of Old Eldon, homes usually sell or come off the market within about 10 weeks. About 30% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 5 months.

What do homes actually sell for in Old Eldon?

In the year to July 2026, 339 homes sold within 3 km of Old Eldon at a typical price of £125,000, according to HM Land Registry.

What rental yield can I get in Old Eldon?

Around 5.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £555 a month with a typical sold price of £125,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.

What type of homes are for sale in Old Eldon?

Terraced houses are the most common, about half of homes for sale within 3 km of Old Eldon. Detached houses come next, followed by semi-detached houses. Terraced houses are the cheapest, at about £65,000, and bungalows the most expensive, at about £247,000.

Where are the cheapest places to buy near Old Eldon?

Of the areas around Old Eldon, Eldon is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £30,000, followed by Coundon Grange (£60,000) and Middridge (£240,000).

Are homes in Old Eldon freehold or leasehold?

Almost all homes for sale within 3 km of Old Eldon are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 10 new-build homes on the market too.

Which train stations are in or near Old Eldon?

Old Eldon has no station of its own. The nearest is Shildon.