About commercial property in Durham (DH7)
The DH7 district contains 1,214 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,056 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 175,753 sq ft, with an average of about 2,971 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £126 to £630,000, averaging £14,164.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Durham (DH7), 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 (DH7)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DURHAM COUNTY COUNCIL SERVICE DIRECT, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | storage depot and premises | DH7 8YQ | 175,753 sq ft | £630,000 |
| JANET NASH HOUSE, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH7 8RJ | 37,992 sq ft | £382,500 |
| ST BEDES CATHOLIC COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM, CONSETT ROAD, LANCHESTER, DURHAM | school and premises | DH7 0RD | — | £360,000 |
| ALDI, MILL ROAD, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | shop and premises | DH7 8HL | 20,772 sq ft | £287,500 |
| APEX CABLES, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH7 8XQ | 93,801 sq ft | £250,000 |
| LANGLEY WIND FARM, LANGLEY PARK, DURHAM | wind farm and premises | DH7 0EE | — | £235,000 |
| INKERMAN HOUSE, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH7 8XL | 21,494 sq ft | £225,000 |
| 1, BUTTERBY COURT, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | factory and premises | DH7 8XN | 46,054 sq ft | £224,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, BROWNEY, DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH7 8HU | — | £203,000 |
| DURHAM ACADEMY, BRACKEN COURT, USHAW MOOR, DURHAM | school and premises | DH7 7NG | — | £191,000 |
| LIDL, HIGH STREET SOUTH, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | shop and premises | DH7 8EZ | 14,515 sq ft | £168,000 |
| BAKO LTD, MILL ROAD, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH7 8HR | 62,702 sq ft | £161,000 |
| NTL SITE NO 9309, LANGLEY LANE, BURNHOPE, DURHAM | communication station and premises | DH7 0EF | — | £157,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, FLASS TERRACE, ESH WINNING, DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH7 9QA | — | £133,000 |
| HILLSIDE PLASTICS, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | factory and premises | DH7 8XQ | 45,593 sq ft | £131,000 |
| BRANDON PRIMARY SCHOOL, CARR AVENUE, BRANDON, DURHAM | school and premises | DH7 8NL | — | £130,000 |
| ANNAND HOUSE, JOHN STREET NORTH, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH7 8RS | 15,745 sq ft | £128,000 |
| STONEACRES, SAWMILLS LANE, BRANDON, DURHAM | car showroom and premises | DH7 8AB | 28,401 sq ft | £122,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, WITTON GILBERT, DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH7 6TT | — | £122,000 |
| MEADOWFIELD DISTRICT SPORTS CENTRE, JOHN STREET NORTH, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | leisure centre and premises | DH7 8RS | — | £118,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, LANCHESTER, DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH7 0LF | — | £112,000 |
| WILLOW BURN HOSPICE, MAIDEN LAW HOSPITAL, LANCHESTER, DURHAM | hospice and premises | DH7 0QS | — | £110,000 |
| DEERNESS LEISURE CENTRE, VALLEY VIEW, USHAW MOOR, DURHAM | leisure centre and premises | DH7 7LS | — | £110,000 |
| ESH WINNING ACADEMY, THE WYNDS, ESH WINNING, DURHAM | school and premises | DH7 9BE | — | £109,000 |
| TESCO 22, HIGH STREET NORTH, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | shop and premises | DH7 8JG | 12,777 sq ft | £109,000 |
| DURHAM CITY TRANSPORT LTD, ST JOHNS ROAD, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | factory and premises | DH7 8XQ | 26,205 sq ft | £104,000 |
| WARD BROS LTD, THISTLE ROAD, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | store and premises | DH7 8HJ | 26,511 sq ft | £92,000 |
| NWA, CROSS LANE, SACRISTON, DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH7 6PF | — | £92,000 |
| WIND FARM, HOLMSIDE HALL ROAD, BURNHOPE, DURHAM | wind farm and premises | DH7 0DT | — | £89,000 |
| LANCHESTER PRIMARY SCHOOL, FRONT STREET, LANCHESTER, DURHAM | school and premises | DH7 0HU | — | £85,500 |
| CYGNET APPLETREE, FREDERICK STREET NORTH, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | hospital and premises | DH7 8NT | — | £85,000 |
| THE WAREHOUSE, LITTLEBURN BUSINESS CENTRE, MILL ROAD, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH7 8HF | 27,777 sq ft | £84,000 |
| 1, WEST DURHAM OFFICE PARK, MEADOWFIELD, DURHAM | offices and premises | DH7 8RD | 8,972 sq ft | £84,000 |
| DIGGERLAND, RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LANGLEY PARK, DURHAM | tourist attraction, workshop and premises | DH7 9TT | — | £83,500 |
| FRED HENDERSON LTD, LANGLEY BRIDGE, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | car showroom and premises | DH7 8JZ | 16,650 sq ft | £83,500 |
| MAIN 1, CREATIVE PARK, RIVERSIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LANGLEY PARK, DURHAM | workshop and premises | DH7 9TT | 25,071 sq ft | £82,000 |
| DURHAM UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL USHAW COLLEGE, ESH, DURHAM | university and premises | DH7 9RH | — | £80,000 |
| HOLMSIDE PARK, HOLMSIDE ROAD, EDMONDSLEY, DURHAM | play centre & premises | DH7 6EY | — | £80,000 |
| NORTH EASTERN CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD, LOWLAND ROAD, BRANDON, DURHAM | shop and premises | DH7 8NN | 9,600 sq ft | £76,000 |
| PROMOTION HOUSE, LITTLEBURN ROAD, LITTLEBURN INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LANGLEY MOOR, DURHAM | warehouse and premises | DH7 8HJ | 23,948 sq ft | £74,500 |
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 →