About commercial property in Durham (DH2)
The DH2 district contains 466 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 400 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 282,547 sq ft, with an average of about 6,746 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £75 to £1,720,000, averaging £30,429.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Durham (DH2), 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.
Sample of commercial units in Durham (DH2)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, DRUM PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AE | 282,547 sq ft | £1,720,000 |
| 1, DRUM PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH2 1AE | 263,975 sq ft | £1,480,000 |
| BATLEYS, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | wholesale warehouse and premises | DH2 1SR | 139,785 sq ft | £715,000 |
| 3, DRUM PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AE | 84,007 sq ft | £485,000 |
| POTTERTON MYSON, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AB | 198,525 sq ft | £430,000 |
| UNION BRICKWORKS, STATION LANE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | brickworks and premises | DH2 1AL | — | £382,500 |
| AREA 15 & 16, THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AA | 107,912 sq ft | £345,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIA WATER AUTHORITY, GREENFORD LANE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH2 1BJ | — | £332,500 |
| LNE ROAD TRANSPORT LTD, THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AA | 112,619 sq ft | £317,500 |
| THE HERMITAGE ACADEMY, WALDRIDGE LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH2 3AD | — | £302,500 |
| ASD METAL SERVICES, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH2 1ST | 53,582 sq ft | £287,500 |
| H W MARTIN (PLANT) LTD, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1ST | 41,713 sq ft | £249,000 |
| 6, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 30,214 sq ft | £178,000 |
| BIRTLEY MATERIALS RECYCLING FACILITY, WESTLINE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | waste recycling plant and premises | DH2 1AU | — | £177,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, PLAWSWORTH GATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works, pipeline and premises | DH2 3LD | — | £161,000 |
| SAFECHEM LTD DRUM HOUSE, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH2 1SR | 27,532 sq ft | £139,000 |
| 5, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 20,197 sq ft | £133,000 |
| THE MEWS, PLAWSWORTH, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | self catering holiday units and premises | DH2 3LD | — | £112,000 |
| HANCOCK'S CASH & CARRY, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | wholesale warehouse and premises | DH2 1AG | 17,246 sq ft | £108,000 |
| MARUBENI-KOMATSU LTD, DRUM ROAD, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | workshop and premises | DH2 1ST | 17,821 sq ft | £100,000 |
| 1, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 15,148 sq ft | £98,500 |
| PELTON COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL, PELTON, CHESTER LE STREET, DURHAM | school and premises | DH2 1EZ | — | £96,500 |
| LRH TRANSPORT AREA 19, THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AA | 33,448 sq ft | £89,000 |
| THE CHURCH MOUSE, DURHAM ROAD, CHESTER MOOR, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | public house and premises | DH2 3RJ | — | £84,500 |
| RED LION HOTEL, PLAWSWORTH, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | public house and premises | DH2 3NL | — | £81,000 |
| HOUSE OF AMBIC, STELLA GILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PELTON FELL, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | workshop and premises | DH2 2RN | 28,232 sq ft | £78,500 |
| 2, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 11,075 sq ft | £78,500 |
| FIRE STATION, HIGH HOLD, PELTON, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | fire station and premises | DH2 1XF | — | £75,500 |
| 3, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 10,251 sq ft | £73,500 |
| NEWKER PRIMARY SCHOOL, WALDRIDGE ROAD, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH2 3AA | — | £73,000 |
| JAYS STORAGE LTD, THE BUSINESS VILLAGE, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | land used for storage and premises | DH2 1AA | 149,618 sq ft | £70,000 |
| FALCON SERVICE STATION, HILDA PARK, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DH2 2LU | — | £67,500 |
| 4, ANGEL PARK, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AQ | 9,662 sq ft | £67,000 |
| BULLION LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL, BULLION LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH2 2DP | — | £65,000 |
| FRANS MAAS, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1ST | 11,966 sq ft | £64,500 |
| 1, LUMLEY COURT, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | offices and premises | DH2 1AN | 6,016 sq ft | £57,500 |
| ROSEBERRY GRANGE COMMUNITY GOLF CLUB, GRANGE VILLA, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | golf course and premises | DH2 3NF | 4,070 sq ft | £53,000 |
| UNIT 30, DRUM INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH2 1AG | 19,600 sq ft | £51,000 |
| PELTON ROSEBERRY PRIMARY SCHOOL, NEWFIELD, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH2 1NP | — | £51,000 |
| TRAVELODGE, DURHAM ROAD, CHESTER MOOR, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH2 3RJ | — | £50,500 |
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 →