Rental Market of County Durham

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County Durham

Average rent

£516

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Rent growth

4.7%

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How much is rent in County Durham?

The average rent in County Durham is £516 according to a survey of properties carried out by HMRC's Valuation Office Agency between September 2020 and September 2021. Between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021, average rents in County Durham grew by £23. Compare average rent by area.

County Durham's average rent of £516 is £382 lower than the £898 average rent in England. County Durham is the 52nd most expensive unitary authority (of 59 total) based on average rent price.

The average rent growth rate in County Durham between the years ending September 2020 and September 2021 was 4.7%. If rents continue to grow at this rate, average rents will reach £619 by 2025.

The average cost of rent in County Durham varies depending on property type, prices start at £447 for a single room and rise to £920 for a house with four or more bedrooms.

Rental data for County Durham is based on a sample that may change over time. Some differences in trends may be due to changes in the sample rather than true changes in the rental market.

County Durham rent price ranges

Within each property type, rent price can vary depending on variables such as property size and condition of fittings. For example, the lower quartile rent for two bed flats in County Durham is £390, increasing to £495 for the upper quartile rent.

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Types of rental property in County Durham

Based on the 5,650 properties surveyed, the most common type of rental property within County Durham is 2 beds, which account for 49.2% of properties. In England, the most common type of property is 2 bed flats, which account for 42.1% of the rental market stock.

The least commonly available type of rental property is Studios, which account for 0.2% of properties. In England, the least common type of property is Studio flats, which account for 2.5% of the rental market stock.