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Consett house prices

Consett has an average sold price of £116,821 across 22,695 HM Land Registry transactions, with data from 1995-01-04 to 2026-07-24.

Updated August 2026Records through July 2026HM Land Registry31+ million records

Consett at a glance

Consett averages £116,821 across 22,695 completed sales. Check the median, sample depth and nearby alternatives before using the average as a market signal.

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Average £116,821 · Median £92,995 · 22,695 transactions · +3.2% growth · 640 streets

Data window
1995 to 2026
Updated August 2026
Latest recorded sale
July 2026
Most recent HM Land Registry entry for this area
Sample quality
High transaction depth
22,695 sales across 640 streets
Median check
£92,995
Mean and median differ enough to inspect outliers
Trend signal
+3.2%
The five-year price movement is +3.2%.

Consett House Prices Overview

The average sold price in Consett is £116,821, which is below the England and Wales national average of £398,894 by -70.7%. Across 22,695 registered sales since 1995-01-04, the median price sits at £92,995, suggesting high-value properties pull the average upward — a pattern typical of large, diverse housing markets. The dataset spans 640 streets through 2026-07-24. The five-year price movement is +3.2%, in line with national growth. On average, Consett records 709 sales per year.

Nearby Towns

Durham
£152,912
Bishop Auckland
£108,583
Chester le Street
£127,018
Stanley
£90,857

Postcodes in Consett

DH8 7EW
£129,023
DH8 8AB
£113,736
DH8 7EL
£176,115
DH8 7UJ
£156,264
DH8 5FE
£161,920

Top Streets in Consett

DURHAM ROAD
£81,633 average
493 transactions
MEDOMSLEY ROAD
£90,998 average
327 transactions
BENFIELDSIDE ROAD
£125,216 average
275 transactions
FENWICK WAY
£160,385 average
233 transactions
GREENWAYS
£88,517 average
223 transactions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average sale price in Consett?v

Consett has an average sale price of £116,821 and a median sale price of £92,995, based on 22,695 registered transactions across 32 active years. The average is 70.7% below the national average of £398,894, the median is 49.3% below the national median of £183,250.

How does the median price compare to the average price in Consett?v

The median sold price of £92,995 is 20.4% lower than the average of £116,821. This can happen when a smaller number of higher-value transactions pull the average upward.

Which streets in Consett have the most recorded sales?v

Among the most active listed streets by transaction count, DURHAM ROAD has 493 recorded sales at an average of £81,633; MEDOMSLEY ROAD has 327 recorded sales at an average of £90,998; BENFIELDSIDE ROAD has 275 recorded sales at an average of £125,216.

What property types are most common in Consett?v

By transaction count, terraced homes represent 42.6% of recorded sales (9,679 transactions) with an average sold price of £78,497; semi-detached homes represent 29.1% of recorded sales (6,600 transactions) with an average sold price of £101,588; detached homes represent 24.2% of recorded sales (5,487 transactions) with an average sold price of £191,821.

Property valuation guide

Estimate a property value in Consett

Professional valuers use recent sold prices as comparable evidence. In Consett, the median sold price is £92,995 and the average is £116,821, based on 22,695 HM Land Registry transactions. Over five years, prices have moved +3.2%, which affects how comparables from earlier years should be weighted.

Typical comparable range: £79,000–£107,000(±15% from median)

These are historical completed-sale prices — not a formal valuation, asking price or investment advice. Use them to sense-check an asking price or set expectations before instructing a surveyor.

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Consett Annual Median Sold Prices

YearMedian priceAverage priceSales
2026£132,250£165,165264
2025£134,500£171,654839
2024£136,500£165,549736
2023£127,500£160,208681
2022£120,000£149,033834
2021£125,000£160,901883
2020£110,000£170,926663
2019£105,000£128,153797
2018£112,250£138,255798
2017£115,000£137,045836

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Most recent 10 years shown.