1,019
Commercial units
5,047
Avg size (sq ft)
11–807,086
Size range (sq ft)
£24,771
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Durham (DH3)
The DH3 district contains 1,019 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 915 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 807,086 sq ft, with an average of about 5,047 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £150 to £1,610,000, averaging £24,771.
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Sample of commercial units in Durham (DH3)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KOMATSU UK LTD, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 2QX | 807,086 sq ft | £1,610,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH3 2QH | 63,787 sq ft | £890,000 |
| TESCO STORES LTD, NORTH BURNS, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH3 3TF | 38,594 sq ft | £725,000 |
| LORD LAWSON OF BEAMISH ACADEMY, BIRTLEY LANE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH3 2LP | — | £550,000 |
| ARNOLD CLARK (BIRTLEY) LTD, PORTOBELLO ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | car showroom and premises | DH3 2SN | 224,696 sq ft | £467,500 |
| WILSONS AUCTIONS LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | vehicle auction site & premises | DH3 2SW | 61,906 sq ft | £405,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERSTORE, ST CUTHBERTS WALK, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH3 3YQ | 28,331 sq ft | £402,500 |
| VENATOR MATERIALS UK LIMITED, MARY AVENUE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 1QX | 262,298 sq ft | £402,500 |
| MOTORPOINT BIRTLEY, DURHAM ROAD TRADING ESTATE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | car supermarket and premises | DH3 2BQ | 41,169 sq ft | £395,000 |
| BIRTLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS, MARY AVENUE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 1JG | 127,960 sq ft | £365,000 |
| DOMNICK HUNTER LTD, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 2SF | 123,230 sq ft | £335,000 |
| CHESTER-LE-STREET COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, FRONT STREET, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | hospital and premises | DH3 3AT | — | £322,500 |
| RIVERSIDE SPORTS COMPLEX, RIVERSIDE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | sports centre and premises | DH3 3QR | — | £270,000 |
| TOR COATINGS LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 2SW | 58,647 sq ft | £255,000 |
| TILCON LTD, FELL BANK, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | workshop and premises | DH3 1AE | 68,442 sq ft | £252,500 |
| ALDI STORES LTD, PICKTREE LANE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | shop and premises | DH3 3SN | 17,869 sq ft | £240,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, BROKEN BANKS, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH3 3SB | — | £236,000 |
| BANNATYNES HEALTH CLUB, RIVERSIDE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | health and fitness club and premises | DH3 3SH | 25,553 sq ft | £230,000 |
| PARK VIEW UPPER SCHOOL, CHURCH CHARE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH3 3QA | — | £209,000 |
| JOHN F HUNT POWER LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SW | 45,542 sq ft | £192,000 |
| DOBBIES GARDEN WORLD, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | garden centre and premises | DH3 2BQ | 91,601 sq ft | £186,000 |
| HYDRO ALUMINIUM EXTRUSION, DURHAM ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 2AH | 53,359 sq ft | £181,000 |
| SOLIVITOL LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH3 2SW | 41,900 sq ft | £161,000 |
| TYRESPOT LTD, PELAW GRANGE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2AF | 59,179 sq ft | £159,000 |
| PETROL STATION & SHOP, PARK ROAD NORTH, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DH3 3SU | — | £156,000 |
| TOR COATINGS, PENSHAW WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SA | 32,089 sq ft | £141,000 |
| RAVENSWORTH TERRACE PRIMARY SCHOOL, MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH3 1AY | — | £135,000 |
| CONCRETE BATCHING PLANT, LONGSHANK LANE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | concrete batching plant and premises | DH3 1QZ | — | £133,000 |
| 15, PORTOBELLO TRADE PARK, PORTOBELLO WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SB | 22,805 sq ft | £133,000 |
| DURHAM COUNTY CRICKET CLUB, RIVERSIDE, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | test match and county cricket ground and premises | DH3 3QR | — | £130,000 |
| DIVISIONAL POLICE HEADQUARTERS, NEWCASTLE ROAD, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | police station and premises | DH3 3TY | — | £129,000 |
| TOR COATINGS LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SW | 29,044 sq ft | £125,000 |
| LUMLEY CASTLE HOTEL, LUMLEY PARK, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH3 4NT | — | £123,500 |
| ONE GYM, OSBOURNE ROAD, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | leisure centre and premises | DH3 3HE | 18,801 sq ft | £120,000 |
| THE WICKET GATE 193, FRONT STREET, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | public house and premises | DH3 3AX | — | £117,000 |
| CHATFIELDS DAF, DRUM ROAD, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | vehicle repair workshop and premises | DH3 2AF | 30,832 sq ft | £115,000 |
| UNIT 14, PORTOBELLO TRADE PARK, PORTOBELLO ROAD, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SB | 19,707 sq ft | £115,000 |
| MAXWELLS (SUNDERLAND) LTD UNITS 4 6 7PT & 8A-8D, DURHAM ROAD TRADING ESTATE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH3 2BQ | 37,907 sq ft | £110,000 |
| MIDLAND STEEL TRADERS LTD, SHADON WAY, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH3 2SW | 21,304 sq ft | £109,000 |
| UNITS 9 10B 11A 11B 16B 16C & 16D DURHAM ROAD TRADING ESTATE, DURHAM ROAD TRADING ESTATE, BIRTLEY, CHESTER-LE-STREET, CO DURHAM | vehicle repair workshop and premises | DH3 2BQ | 41,988 sq ft | £108,000 |
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 →