About commercial property in Durham (DH5)
The DH5 district contains 497 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 430 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 63,958 sq ft, with an average of about 2,700 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £81 to £382,500, averaging £14,086.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Durham (DH5), 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 (DH5)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HETTON SCHOOL, NORTH ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 9JZ | — | £382,500 |
| GREAT EPPLETON FARM, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | wind farm and premises | DH5 9EZ | — | £332,500 |
| ALDI STORES LTD, COLLIERY LANE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | shop and premises | DH5 0AD | 19,224 sq ft | £302,500 |
| EPPLETON QUARRY, DOWNS PIT LANE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | quarry and premises | DH5 9AR | — | £206,000 |
| HETTON COMMUNITY POOL AND WELLNESS CENTRE, BARNARD PARK, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | leisure centre and premises | DH5 9LZ | — | £187,000 |
| HALL RAIL LTD, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | factory and premises | DH5 0RE | 40,483 sq ft | £186,000 |
| HETTON PRIMARY SCHOOL, MOORSLEY ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 0DR | — | £142,000 |
| HETTON LYONS PRIMARY SCHOOL, FOUR LANE ENDS, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 0AB | — | £128,000 |
| MILBURN HOUSE, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | factory and premises | DH5 0RH | 38,937 sq ft | £122,000 |
| HETTON CENTRE, WELFARE ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | offices and premises | DH5 9JH | 17,169 sq ft | £108,000 |
| EASINGTON LANE PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGH STREET, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 0JT | — | £97,000 |
| UNIT 8, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | factory and premises | DH5 0RH | 63,958 sq ft | £92,500 |
| BERNARD GILPIN PRIMARY, HALL LANE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 8DA | — | £89,000 |
| HIGHFIELD HOTEL 101, DURHAM ROAD, EAST RAINTON, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | hotel and premises | DH5 9QT | — | £83,500 |
| GUYS CAR SPRAYS, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 0RH | 15,398 sq ft | £76,000 |
| THE COPT HILL INN, SEAHAM ROAD, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | public house and premises | DH5 8LU | — | £67,000 |
| NEW CITY FLOORING LTD, MARKET PLACE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | warehouse and premises | DH5 8AW | 11,939 sq ft | £60,500 |
| MABEY HIRE, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 0RH | 11,773 sq ft | £60,000 |
| MINES RESCUE SERVICE LTD, HETTON ROAD, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | mine rescue station and premises | DH5 8PB | 9,042 sq ft | £58,000 |
| ST MICHAELS RC PRIMARY SCHOOL, DURHAM ROAD, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 8NF | — | £57,500 |
| HASWELLS HOMER HILL FARM SHOP, PITTINGTON ROAD, RAINTON GATE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | farm shop restaurant and premises | DH5 9RG | 7,410 sq ft | £56,000 |
| UNITS 2/3, PARKGATE, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | warehouse and premises | DH5 0RH | 14,719 sq ft | £52,500 |
| MOGUNTIA FOOD INGREDIENTS UK LTD UNIT 1, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | factory and premises | DH5 0RH | 22,956 sq ft | £52,000 |
| EPPLETON ACADEMY, CHURCH ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | school and premises | DH5 9AJ | — | £51,500 |
| SNIPPERSGATE GARAGE LTD, SOUTH HETTON ROAD, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | petrol filling station and premises | DH5 0LG | — | £50,000 |
| UNIT 1, PARKGATE, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | factory and premises | DH5 0RH | 9,843 sq ft | £49,500 |
| CENTRAL DEPOT, MARKET PLACE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 8ZZ | 21,603 sq ft | £49,000 |
| TESCO EXPRESS, FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | shop and premises | DH5 9PE | 4,455 sq ft | £47,500 |
| SNIPPERSGATE MOTOR CO, SOUTH HETTON ROAD, EASINGTON LANE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | car showroom and premises | DH5 0LG | 16,143 sq ft | £47,250 |
| HERON FROZEN FOODS, FRONT STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | shop and premises | DH5 9PE | 5,126 sq ft | £47,250 |
| THE MILL, DURHAM ROAD, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | public house and premises | DH5 8NG | — | £47,000 |
| HETTON TOWN TRUST, WELFARE ROAD, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | sports ground and premises | DH5 9JH | 9,076 sq ft | £45,750 |
| HETTON GROUP PRACTICE, HETTON MEDICAL CENTRE, FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | surgery and premises | DH5 9EZ | — | £45,250 |
| JAMES JONES & SONS LTD, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 0RH | 11,296 sq ft | £43,000 |
| G WHITFIELD PHARMACY, HETTON MEDICAL CENTRE, FRANCIS WAY, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | pharmacy and premises | DH5 9EZ | 1,121 sq ft | £42,250 |
| HOUGHTON GOLF CLUB, COPT HILL, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | golf course and premises | DH5 8LU | 5,151 sq ft | £41,000 |
| UNIT 10, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 0RH | 12,566 sq ft | £40,750 |
| SUNTER LTD, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | workshop and premises | DH5 0RH | 13,826 sq ft | £39,500 |
| J MURPHY & SONS LTD, HETTON LYONS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | garage and premises | DH5 0RF | 13,566 sq ft | £39,250 |
| HETTON CARPET CENTRE UNITS 1-4, CO-OP BUILDINGS, MARKET STREET, HETTON-LE-HOLE, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, TYNE AND WEAR | showroom and premises | DH5 9DZ | 10,556 sq ft | £35,750 |
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 →