Durham Property Market: May 2025

🏠 Rental Market Overview

Durham continues to offer some of the most affordable rental options in the UK, attracting a steady demand from tenants seeking value outside major urban centers.

Average Monthly Rent: £594 as of March 2025, marking a 9.2% increase from £544 in March 2024.

🏡 Sales Market Snapshot

The sales market in Durham is on fire, showing an increase of 3.9% compared to national 2.6%—making it one of the best areas in the North East for buyers and investors right now.

📈 Property Price Growth

Durham has experienced a notable increase in average house prices over the past year, reaching £136,000 an increase of 8.9% as of February 2025. This growth outpaces the North East average and reflects a broader trend of rising property values in the region

The town offers some of the UK's highest rental yields, with Durham achieving an average gross yield of 9-10%. This is among the top-performing cities in the North, making it an attractive location for buy-to-let investors.

🏘️ Investment Hotspots

Durham City Centre

Why: Proximity to Durham University, great rental yields.

Key Streets: Claypath, Crossgate, and Whinney Hill.

Typical Investment Strategy: single lets and long-term lets

Rental Yield: 6–8%

Easington & Horden (East Durham)

Why: Rock-bottom prices, high yields.

Strategy: Refurb-to-rent or BRR (Buy Refurbish Refinance).

Caution: Consider tenant profile and management needs.

Rental Yield: 8–10%+

📈 What’s Happening?

While sales volumes have increased, demand remains strong, especially for affordable terraced homes.

With prices rising across all property types, Durham continues to attract attention from investors seeking capital growth and solid rental yields.

🚀 Why Now?
If you’re considering expanding your portfolio or getting into the market, now is a fantastic time to explore opportunities in Durham before prices climb further.