Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the DH7 postcode area, covering Durham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated August 2026.
Average price
£116,093
Median price
£95,000
5-year trend
+58.5%
Total sales
21,887
The DH7 area has 1,044 individual postcodes with 21,887 registered sales. Prices are +70.9% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Durham. The five-year price movement is +58.5%.
A historic cathedral city with a world-renowned university, a beautiful medieval centre and a housing market driven by academic and professional demand.
🚆 Main station
Durham
⏱️ London commute
~175 min by train
🏫 Notable school
Durham School
DH7 averages £116,093, placing it in the affordable category, +70.9% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 21,887 recorded sales across 1,044 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in DH7 is +58.5%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
DH7 6QL
£111,770 avg · 158 sales
DH7 0EJ
£133,167 avg · 141 sales
DH7 6XE
£106,580 avg · 130 sales
DH7 7GA
£133,598 avg · 129 sales
DH7 6PT
£128,519 avg · 125 sales
DH7 8UW
£91,533 avg · 112 sales
DH7 7PS
£66,870 avg · 107 sales
DH7 6NX
£81,040 avg · 103 sales
DH7 7FE
£126,365 avg · 103 sales
This DH7 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: August 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the DH7 postcode area is £116,093, based on 21,887 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Durham.
Properties in DH7 average £116,093, which is +70.9% below the national average of £398,894 for England and Wales.
The median price (£95,000) is 18.2% below the average (£116,093), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in DH7 have moved +58.5% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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