Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley

House Prices in DH2

Properties in DH2 have an average house price of £153,977.00 and had 1495 Property Transactions within the last 3 years.
The most expensive property was sold for £950,000.00.

Property Price Paid in DH2 by Year

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The average sold property price by year was:

Year Average Sold Price Sold Properties
2026 £171,536.00 189 Properties
2025 £158,789.00 458 Properties
2024 £152,800.00 443 Properties
2023 £141,630.00 405 Properties
2022 £155,127.00 518 Properties
2021 £140,500.00 587 Properties
2020 £139,390.00 399 Properties
2019 £127,282.00 500 Properties
2018 £140,599.00 477 Properties
2017 £136,812.00 514 Properties
2016 £129,375.00 468 Properties
2015 £125,690.00 503 Properties
2014 £132,098.00 442 Properties
2013 £128,408.00 400 Properties
2012 £125,118.00 246 Properties
2011 £134,121.00 301 Properties
2010 £140,158.00 294 Properties
2009 £126,956.00 257 Properties
2008 £134,487.00 306 Properties
2007 £131,599.00 694 Properties
2006 £136,682.00 677 Properties
2005 £126,022.00 627 Properties
2004 £118,210.00 664 Properties
2003 £91,019.00 726 Properties
2002 £72,091.00 723 Properties
2001 £66,514.00 716 Properties
2000 £66,875.00 598 Properties
1999 £57,910.00 582 Properties
1998 £53,693.00 588 Properties
1997 £57,569.00 710 Properties
1996 £55,370.00 588 Properties
1995 £57,453.00 634 Properties

Property Price per Property Type in DH2

Here you can find historic sold price data in order to help with your property search.

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The average Property Paid Price for specific property types in the last three years are:

Property Type Average Sold Price Sold Properties
Detached House £289,629.00 273 Detached Houses
Flat £82,911.00 90 Flats
Semi Detached House £160,502.00 488 Semi Detached Houses
Terraced House £101,460.00 644 Terraced Houses

Houses and Flats for sale in DH2, Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton, Birtley

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There are 149 results. Property prices in DH2 range from £71k to £451k with an average price of £205k.


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Property market in DH2

Average asking price £202k typical £175k
Most prices £63k – £450k leaving out the extremes
Homes for sale 149 29 more under offer
New to the market 54 in the last 30 days
Typical time to sell 8 weeks last 12 months
Asking prices, year on year +3.2% homes newly listed
Gross rental yield 5.3% typical rent vs sold price

What's for sale

151 homes · share, count and typical price
Terraced houses 32.5% 49 · £120k
Semi-detached houses 25.8% 39 · £180k
Detached houses 19.9% 30 · £335k
Bungalows 13.2% 20 · £218k
Flats and apartments 6.0% 9 · £95k
Other homes 1.3% 2 · £228k
Park and mobile homes 1.3% 2 · £126k

How many bedrooms

share, count and typical price
1 bedroom 2.6% 4 · £43k
2 bedrooms 31.1% 47 · £125k
3 bedrooms 47.0% 71 · £160k
4 bedrooms 17.2% 26 · £348k
5+ bedrooms 2.0% 3 · £320k

Price bands

151 homes
Under £120k 22.5% 34
£120k – £160k 19.9% 30
£160k – £210k 13.9% 21
£210k – £280k 23.2% 35
£280k and over 20.5% 31

Houses and flats compared

HousesFlats
Share of homes for sale91%6%
Typical asking price£184k£95k
Average bedrooms2.91.7
Typical time to sell8 weeks4 months

Asking prices over time

typical asking price of the homes first listed each quarter · +1.5% since 2024 Q4 Median asking price per quarter in DH2 2024 Q4: £170k (174 new listings) £170k 2024 Q4 2025 Q1: £150k (219 new listings) £150k 2025 Q1 2025 Q2: £165k (229 new listings) £165k 2025 Q2 2025 Q3: £155k (240 new listings) £155k 2025 Q3 2025 Q4: £160k (213 new listings) £160k 2025 Q4 2026 Q1: £140k (228 new listings) £140k 2026 Q1 2026 Q2: £165k (179 new listings) £165k 2026 Q2 2026 Q3: £172k (218 new listings) £172k 2026 Q3

Prices in and around DH2

typical asking price, cheapest first
  1. NE37 £135k
  2. DH9 £140k
  3. NE38 £167k
  4. DH2 £175k
  5. DH4 £220k
  6. DH3 £253k

Schools in DH2

7 primary · 0 secondary · 100% rated good or outstanding
  • St Benet's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School primary · Outstanding
  • Newker Primary School primary · Good
  • Pelton Community Primary School primary · Good
  • Bullion Lane Primary School primary · Good
  • Chester-Le-Street CofE (Controlled) Primary School primary · Good
  • Roseberry Primary and Nursery School primary · Good

Based on 151 homes for sale on Houses now, 866 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 DH2


What is the average house price in DH2?

The average home for sale in DH2 is priced at £202,000. A few very expensive homes pull that average up, so a more typical price is £175,000. This is based on the 151 homes for sale on Houses right now.


How much does a 2 or 3 bedroom home cost in DH2?

A typical 2-bedroom home in DH2 costs £125,000 and a 3-bedroom home £160,000. So the extra bedroom adds about £35,000. 1-bedroom homes start at around £43,000, and 4-bedroom homes are about £348,000.


What price range should I expect in DH2?

Most homes in DH2 are priced between £63,000 and £450,000, leaving out the very cheapest and most expensive. One in five costs less than £120,000, and one in five £280,000 or more.


How many homes are for sale in DH2?

There are 149 homes for sale in DH2 on Houses right now, plus 29 already under offer. 54 new listings came onto the market in the last 30 days.


Are house prices going up in DH2?

Yes. Homes put up for sale in DH2 over the last 12 months were advertised at a typical £160,000, 3.2% higher than the year before (£155,000).


How long does it take to sell a home in DH2?

Homes usually sell or come off the market within about 8 weeks. About 37% go within the first month, and a quarter take longer than about 4 months. Houses go faster, in about 8 weeks against about 4 months for flats.


What rental yield can I get in DH2?

Around 5.3% gross. That compares a typical rent of £700 a month with a typical sold price of £159,000. Running costs, voids and mortgage interest are not taken off.


What type of homes are for sale in DH2?

Terraced houses are the most common, about a third of homes for sale in DH2. Semi-detached houses come next, followed by detached houses. Flats and apartments are the cheapest, at about £95,000, and detached houses the most expensive, at about £335,000.


Where are the cheapest places to buy near DH2?

Of the areas around DH2, NE37 is the cheapest, with a typical asking price of £135,000, followed by DH9 (£140,000) and NE38 (£167,000). DH2 itself is £175,000.


Are homes in DH2 freehold or leasehold?

About 9 in 10 homes for sale in DH2 are freehold and the rest leasehold, which is mostly flats. There are 4 new-build homes on the market too.


What are the schools like in DH2?

There are 7 primary and 0 secondary schools in DH2. 100% of those inspected by Ofsted were rated good or outstanding, and 1 was outstanding.


Which areas are included in the DH2 postcode district?

The main areas within DH2 include Chester-le-Street, Ouston, Pelton and Birtley.


What has been the average sold property price in DH2 over the last three years?

Terraced Houses in DH2 have an average sold price of £101,460, while Semi Detached Houses have an average of £160,502. Detached Houses have an average of £289,629 and Flats have an average of £82,911. The average sold property price in DH2 over the last three years is approximately £161,042.