Average house price in County Durham
The average house price in County Durham (North East) is £138,767, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). Prices have risen by 4.7% over the last 12 months. That is 49% below the UK average of £270,080. At that price, County Durham ranks 350th most expensive of 360 local authorities — among the 10% most affordable local authorities.
- Average price
- £138,767
- 12-month change
- +4.7%
- vs UK average
- -49%
- Price rank (local authorities)
- 350th / 360
Average price by property type
| Property type | Average price |
|---|---|
| Detached | £238,104 |
| Semi-detached | £139,629 |
| Terraced | £114,568 |
| Flat / maisonette | £77,365 |
Nearby areas in North East
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average house price in County Durham?
- The average house price in County Durham is £138,767, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index (April 2026). That compares with a UK average of £270,080.
- Are house prices rising in County Durham?
- Average house prices in County Durham have risen by 4.7% over the 12 months to April 2026 (HM Land Registry UKHPI).
- How much is a detached house in County Durham?
- An average detached home in County Durham costs £238,104 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- How much is a flat in County Durham?
- An average flat or maisonette in County Durham costs £77,365 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Is County Durham expensive compared with the UK average?
- County Durham's average house price of £138,767 is 49% below the UK average of £270,080 (HM Land Registry UKHPI, April 2026).
- Where does County Durham rank for house prices in the UK?
- By average price, County Durham is the 350th most expensive of 360 local authorities in the HM Land Registry UKHPI (April 2026), which places it among the 10% most affordable local authorities.
The full picture for County Durham
Weigh crime, house prices and rents side by side before you decide — every figure is from official UK open data for County Durham.
Reference period: April 2026 (latest published UKHPI edition). Source: HM Land Registry — UK House Price Index (UKHPI). Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.