1,872
Commercial units
3,759
Avg size (sq ft)
11–269,877
Size range (sq ft)
£47,287
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Durham (DH1)
The DH1 district contains 1,872 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,607 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 269,877 sq ft, with an average of about 3,759 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £1 to £4,560,000, averaging £47,287.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Durham (DH1), these figures give a sense of the local commercial property market. You can search for units matching a specific size below, and run a full site assessment on any location to see competitor analysis, demographics, footfall and a revenue forecast.
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Sample of commercial units in Durham (DH1)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM SCIENCE SITE, SOUTH ROAD, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 3LS | — | £4,560,000 |
| UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OF NORTH DURHAM, NORTH ROAD, DURHAM | hospital and premises | DH1 5TW | — | £2,180,000 |
| HM PRISON FRANKLAND, LOW NEWTON, BRASSIDE, DURHAM | prison and premises | DH1 5YD | — | £2,140,000 |
| SAINSBURY'S, ARNISON RETAIL PARK, PITY ME, DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH1 5GD | 105,115 sq ft | £1,690,000 |
| TESCO, DRAGON LANE, DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH1 2XQ | 144,304 sq ft | £1,690,000 |
| NEW COLLEGE DURHAM, SACRISTON LANE, FRAMWELLGATE MOOR, DURHAM | college and premises | DH1 5ES | — | £1,650,000 |
| COUNTY HALL, AYKLEY HEADS, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 5TS | 269,877 sq ft | £1,260,000 |
| HM PRISON DURHAM, OLD ELVET, DURHAM | prison and premises | DH1 3HU | — | £1,040,000 |
| RAMSIDE HALL HOTEL, RAMSIDE, CARRVILLE, DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH1 1TD | — | £996,000 |
| FREEMANS REACH, WEAR PLACE, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 1SL | 64,282 sq ft | £955,000 |
| DURHAM UNIVERSITY GRAHAM SPORTS CENTRE, MAIDEN CASTLE, DURHAM | sports centre and premises | DH1 3SE | — | £845,000 |
| DURHAM UNIVERSITY THE SANDS, WEAR PLACE, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 1SL | — | £780,000 |
| RADISSON SAS HOTEL, FRAMWELLGATE WATERSIDE, DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH1 5TA | — | £752,500 |
| THE STORY MOUNT OSWALD, SOUTH ROAD, DURHAM | archives, registry office and premises | DH1 3TQ | — | £705,000 |
| BOLDON HOUSE, WHEATLANDS WAY, PITY ME, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 5GJ | 62,400 sq ft | £690,000 |
| LAND REGISTRY, SOUTHFIELD HOUSE, SOUTHFIELD WAY, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 5TR | 81,379 sq ft | £665,000 |
| DURHAM JOHNSTON COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL, CROSSGATE MOOR, DURHAM | school and premises | DH1 4SU | — | £665,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER, ABBEY ROAD, PITY ME, DURHAM | offices, workshops and premises | DH1 5FJ | 58,438 sq ft | £625,000 |
| DURHAM CONSTABULARY HQ, AYKLEY HEADS, DURHAM | police headquarters and premises | DH1 5TT | — | £560,000 |
| DURHAM UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTRE, ST MARYS FIELDS, SOUTH ROAD, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 3LS | — | £560,000 |
| UNIT A, ARNISON RETAIL PARK, PITY ME, DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH1 5GB | 29,664 sq ft | £540,000 |
| WEARSIDE HOUSE, WEAR PLACE, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 1SL | 34,370 sq ft | £515,000 |
| C-2, ARNISON RETAIL CENTRE, PITY ME, DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH1 5GB | 24,926 sq ft | £472,500 |
| PREMIER INN, WALKERGATE, DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH1 1SQ | — | £462,000 |
| HOTEL INDIGO SHIRE HALL, OLD ELVET, DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH1 3HL | — | £438,500 |
| EAST DURHAM COLLEGE HOUGHALL CAMPUS, HOUGHALL, DURHAM | college and premises | DH1 3SG | — | £430,000 |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, PELAW LEAZES LANE, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 1TA | — | £425,000 |
| DURHAM SCHOOL, QUARRYHEADS LANE, DURHAM | school and premises | DH1 4SZ | — | £417,500 |
| S G PETCH, BROOMSIDE PARK, BELMONT, DURHAM | car showroom and premises | DH1 1HP | 31,783 sq ft | £410,000 |
| LANCHESTER ROAD HOSPITAL, LANCHESTER ROAD, DURHAM | hospital and premises | DH1 5RD | — | £407,500 |
| DURHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL, MILL HILL LANE, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 3LB | — | £405,000 |
| FAERCH DURHAM LIMITED, DAMSON WAY, DRAGONVILLE, DURHAM | factory and premises | DH1 2YN | 172,946 sq ft | £395,000 |
| ELVET HOUSE, HALLGARTH STREET, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 3BP | 43,525 sq ft | £392,500 |
| HM RC LOW NEWTON, BRASSIDE, DURHAM | prison and premises | DH1 5YA | — | £387,500 |
| UNIT 1A, MCINTYRE WAY, DURHAM CITY RETAIL PARK, GILESGATE MOOR, DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH1 2RP | 21,698 sq ft | £380,000 |
| MULTISTOREY CAR PARK, RIVERSIDE PLACE, DURHAM | car park and premises | DH1 1SL | 2,982 sq ft | £362,500 |
| UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM PALACE GREEN SITE, PALACE GREEN, DURHAM | university and premises | DH1 3RL | — | £362,500 |
| DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL, CORTEN HOUSE, AYKLEY HEADS BUSINESS CENTRE, AYKLEY HEADS, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH1 5TS | 35,329 sq ft | £362,500 |
| MULTI STOREY CAR PARK, PRINCE BISHOP SHOPPING CENTRE, HIGH STREET, DURHAM | car park and premises | DH1 3UJ | 4,306 sq ft | £360,000 |
| UNIT 3, MERCIA RETAIL PARK, PITY ME, DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH1 5GF | 20,114 sq ft | £357,500 |
Data from the VOA Non-Domestic Rating List. Availability is not confirmed — listed units may be occupied. Rateable value is an indicator of size and rent, not an asking price. Always verify with a local agent or site visit. Find a local agent →