County Durham Property Market Update Feb 2026

If you’re looking for strong yields without London-level entry prices, County Durham deserves your attention.

🏠 Average House Price: ~£152,000
⬆️ Up around 6–7% year-on-year
UK average: ~£271,000

The affordability gap remains wide - and that’s where opportunity sits.

🏡 Price Breakdown (Entry Still Accessible)

• Detached: ~£274,000
• Semi-detached: ~£159,000
• Terraced: ~£113,000
• Flats: ~£92,000

Terraced stock in particular continues to offer attractive yield potential at sensible purchase prices.

💷 Rental Market – Steady Growth

📍 Average rent: ~£650 pcm
⬆️ Up roughly 7–8% annually
UK average rent: ~£1,367 pcm

Lower rents than the national average - but proportionally stronger yields due to much lower capital values.

Typical Monthly Rents:

• 1-bed: ~£495
• 2-bed: ~£620
• 3-bed: ~£745
• 4-bed+: ~£1,050

📍 Where Investors Are Focusing

• Durham City – Premium market driven by university and professional demand. Strong long-term growth, tighter yields.
• Chester-le-Street & Newton Aycliffe – Solid commuter demand. Balanced returns with stable tenant profiles.
• Bishop Auckland, Stanley & Peterlee – Lower entry prices. Stronger gross yields. Ideal for cash-flow-focused investors.
• Seaham & East Durham Coast – Regeneration + lifestyle appeal. Increasing tenant demand.

📊 Why County Durham Works for Investors

✔️ Low entry prices
✔️ Consistent rental demand
✔️ Improving infrastructure links (A1(M), East Coast Main Line)
✔️ Diverse micro-markets to suit different strategies
✔️ Strong yield potential compared to southern regions

This is a market that supports both income-focused portfolios and medium-term capital growth strategies.

If you're considering:

• Expanding your portfolio
• Acquiring your first buy-to-let
• Repositioning assets for stronger returns
• Understanding which towns offer the best ROI

Let’s talk strategy.

Recent properties we’ve marketed in County Durham include:

2 Bed Terraced House for sale - Ashton Street, Peterlee

Marketed £45,000

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3 Bed Terraced House for sale - Cravens Cottages, Station Town, Wingate

Marketed £35,000

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2 Bed Terraced House for sale - Fox Street, Seaham

Marketed £45,000

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📞 Speak to one of our investment specialists today