At a Glance
Average Property Price - DH
£175,406
12 month avg at 31 Jul 2026
Average Monthly Rent - DH
£643
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
Average Net Household Income - DH
£35,519
2023 census data
Flat / Maisonette Yield - DH
6.7%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Price Growth - DH
2.0%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - DH
3.1%
Estimate at 31 Jul 2026
District Rankings — DH
Top 9 districts in DH ranked by average sale price.
Street Rankings — Durham (DH)
Top 10 streets in Durham (DH) ranked by 3-year average sale price.
| # | Street | 3Y Avg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ramside Park | £1,570,000 |
| 2 | Bishops Gate | £1,400,000 |
| 3 | Larches Road | £1,295,000 |
| 4 | Long Garth | £1,186,350 |
| 5 | Potters Bank | £1,155,000 |
| 6 | Quarryheads Lane | £1,000,000 |
| 7 | North Lodge | £995,833 |
| 8 | Symeon Court | £948,171 |
| 9 | Westhouse Avenue | £919,000 |
| 10 | Chevallier Court | £908,333 |
Property Price & Volume Trends
Properties in DH are priced at an average of £175,000, placing them among the most affordable nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 2.0% per year—well below the national average, reflecting modest capital appreciation in this market.
Rent & Yield Trends
Average monthly rent stands at £643, notably below the national average, reflecting the area's affordable rental market. Rents have grown at 3.1% annually over ten years, slightly below national growth rates. The current flat yield of 6.7% is relatively healthy, indicating reasonable returns for buy-to-let investors.
Income & Affordability Trends
Average household income is £35,519, below the national average. The price-to-income ratio of 4.8x is favourable for buyers compared to 2016 (5.2x), showing improved affordability. Rental affordability has similarly strengthened, with rent-to-income now at 18.2% versus 20.8% in 2016.
Resident Demographic Profile
The area has a notably older population, with 20.4% aged 65 and above compared to the national average of 19.6%, and a higher share of 16–24 year-olds at 15.3% versus 11.0% nationally. Housing tenure leans towards outright ownership (34.8%) and mortgaged properties (29.1%), with higher social rented occupancy at 18.5% versus 16.5% nationally. The employment mix is relatively balanced, though trades workers represent a slightly higher share (10.1%) and managers a lower share (10.6%) than the national average.