Typical 3-bed house£168kacross Durham
Cheapest districtDH63-bed house £134k
Sold last year940homes in Durham
Prices in County Durham+4.8%on a year ago
A typical 3-bedroom house in Durham sold for £168,000 over the last five years, in today's money. The same home costs £134k in DH6 and £226k in DH1, so where you look matters more than almost anything else.
For the most space for your money, look at DH6: about 87 m² for a typical £134k. DH7 is the busiest market, with 372 sales last year.
Prices in County Durham are up 4.8% on a year ago. Renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £693 a month; a 90% mortgage on the typical 3-bed house would be around £766 a month at 4.5% over 30 years.
Questions about buying in Durham
How much is a 3-bedroom house in Durham?
About £168,000 across Durham, from sales in the last five years in today's money. It ranges from £134k in DH6 to £226k in DH1.
What is the cheapest area of Durham to buy a house?
For a 3-bedroom house: DH6 (£134k), DH7 (£148k), DH1 (£226k).
Are house prices going up in Durham?
In County Durham, prices are up 4.8% on a year ago and up 19.5% over five years, according to the UK House Price Index (July 2026).
Which postcode in Durham is best for families?
On school results and price together: DH6 (3-bed house £134k, best primary nearby 64% at the expected standard against 64% across England); DH1 (3-bed house £226k, best primary nearby 100% at the expected standard against 64% across England).
Is Durham a good place to buy a house?
What the numbers say: a typical 3-bedroom house costs £168,000, prices are up 4.8% on a year ago, renting a 3-bedroom home costs about £693 a month against roughly £766 for a 90% mortgage, and 940 homes sold last year, so there is a real choice. Prices vary from £134k to £226k between districts, so the area you pick matters most.
How many homes sell in Durham each year?
940 homes sold across its 3 postcode districts in the last year, the most in DH7.
Sources: HM Land Registry price paid data matched to the EPC register, UK House Price Index (July 2026), ONS private rents (August 2026). The mortgage figure is an illustration, not advice.