House prices in County Durham
The median price paid for a home in County Durham was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 7,312 sales. House prices in County Durham did not change 0.0% in the year to September 2026, and are 12.4% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in County Durham was 20% lower than the median for North East (£156,037). The average private rent in County Durham was £650 a month in August 2026, 6.2% up on a year earlier (ONS). County Durham had 10.8 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where County Durham stands out
- County Durham has the 3rd lowest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- County Durham has the 7th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £650 a month in August 2026.
- County Durham has the 45th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures: 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026.
House prices in County Durham
The median price paid in County Durham was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 7,312 sales, or £1,553 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | North East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £265,000 | 1,388 | £2,376 | +1.9% | +15.2% | £297,000 |
| Semi-detached | £143,000 | 2,259 | £1,797 | +2.1% | +14.4% | £168,000 |
| Terraced | £87,950 | 3,395 | £1,088 | +6.0% | +21.3% | £115,000 |
| Flats | £86,000 | 270 | £1,530 | +4.2% | +4.9% | £97,500 |
Compared with North East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Durham | £125,000 | 0.0% | +12.4% | £1,553 | −0.5% |
| North East | £156,037 | −1.9% | +11.5% | £1,926 | −0.4% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in County Durham sold for a median £1,553 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 19% lower than the figure for North East (£1,926).
County Durham has the 3rd lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 2nd lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Its 0.0% change over the year is the 107th smallest price fall of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest rise of 12 local authorities in North East.
Rents in County Durham
The average private rent in County Durham was £650 a month in August 2026, 6.2% up on a year earlier. Rents in County Durham are 33.5% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
County Durham has the 7th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 3rd lowest of 12 local authorities in North East.
Crime in County Durham
The police recorded 55,883 crimes in County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.8 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in County Durham rose 7.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 1.0% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.26 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.92 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.04 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.55 |
County Durham has the 45th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th highest of 12 local authorities in North East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
How many homes sell in County Durham
5,726 homes were sold in County Durham in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.06 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in County Durham were 0.8% up on the year before and 33.6% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 142nd most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 4th most of 12 local authorities in North East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Deprivation in County Durham
County Durham is the 47th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 47th |
| Income | 77th |
| Employment | 39th |
| Education and skills | 92nd |
| Health | 17th |
| Crime | 60th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 176th |
| Living environment | 168th |
Broadband and mobile in County Durham
85.4% of premises in County Durham can get gigabit broadband and 97.9% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 84.1% can get full fibre, and 0.6% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 115th lowest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
86.8% of premises in County Durham get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in County Durham
In the year ending June 2025, 29,076 people moved to County Durham from elsewhere in the UK and 26,061 moved away, a net gain of 3,015 (5.6 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Sunderland 2,428
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1,706
- Gateshead 1,614
Most moved out to
- Sunderland 2,140
- Newcastle upon Tyne 1,709
- Gateshead 1,191
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about County Durham
How much does a house cost in County Durham?
The median price paid for a home in County Durham was £125,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £265,000; semi-detached £143,000; terraced £87,950; flats £86,000.
Are house prices in County Durham going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in County Durham did not change 0.0%, and over five years it rose 12.4%. Across North East prices fell 1.9% over the same year.
How much is rent in County Durham?
The average private rent in County Durham was £650 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £456; 2 bed £579; 3 bed £693; 4+ bed £999.
Is County Durham a safe place to live?
County Durham had 10.8 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 45th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for North East was 9.8. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in County Durham?
84.1% of premises in County Durham can get full fibre and 85.4% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Darlington 24 km
- Gateshead 29 km
- Sunderland 33 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 34 km
- Hartlepool 37 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.