1,292
Commercial units
3,991
Avg size (sq ft)
11–343,894
Size range (sq ft)
£20,318
Avg rateable value
About commercial property in Durham (DH8)
The DH8 district contains 1,292 commercial and retail properties on the VOA rating list, of which 1,127 have recorded floor areas. Sizes range from around 11 sq ft up to 343,894 sq ft, with an average of about 3,991 sq ft. Rateable values — a useful indicator of rent and size — range from £10 to £1,310,000, averaging £20,318.
If you are considering opening a shop, café, office or other business in Durham (DH8), 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 (DH8)
| Property | Type | Postcode | Size | Rateable value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TESCO EXTRA, GENESIS WAY, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH8 5XP | 81,110 sq ft | £1,310,000 |
| MORRISONS SUPERMARKET, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | superstore and premises | DH8 5RE | 74,339 sq ft | £1,210,000 |
| CONSETT LEISURE CENTRE, MEDOMSLEY ROAD, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | leisure centre and premises | DH8 5HU | — | £675,000 |
| CONSETT ACADEMY, ASHDALE ROAD, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | school and premises | DH8 6LZ | — | £630,000 |
| THE EXPLORER GROUP, DELVES LANE IND ESTATE SOUTH, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 7PE | 343,893 sq ft | £575,000 |
| WESTWOOD WORKS, EBCHESTER, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH8 0QG | — | £437,500 |
| 24 (BT101), NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SR | 123,766 sq ft | £432,500 |
| DERWENTSIDE COLLEGE, FRONT STREET, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | college and premises | DH8 5EE | — | £355,000 |
| MATALAN, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 5SB | 31,257 sq ft | £317,500 |
| KILN PIT HILL WIND FARM, SHOTLEY BRIDGE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | wind farm and premises | DH8 9LF | — | £315,000 |
| LIDL, DELVES LANE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | shop, store and premises | DH8 7JZ | 22,746 sq ft | £315,000 |
| B & M HOME STORE, DELVES LANE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 7ES | 40,634 sq ft | £300,000 |
| SHOTLEY BRIDGE GENERAL HOSPITAL, SHOTLEY BRIDGE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | hospital and premises | DH8 9SR | — | £295,000 |
| ALDI, FRONT STREET, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | shop and premises | DH8 5AQ | 19,310 sq ft | £260,000 |
| UNIT 2A, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 5SB | 29,439 sq ft | £217,000 |
| DERWENT MANOR, ALLENSFORD, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH8 9BB | — | £209,500 |
| INTERNATIONAL CUISINE LTD, HOWNSGILL INDUSTRIAL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 7NU | 84,304 sq ft | £201,000 |
| BOUNDARY LANE WIND FARM, WHITTONSTALL, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | wind farm and premises | DH8 9JF | — | £191,000 |
| UNIT 13, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SR | 47,893 sq ft | £190,000 |
| DELLNER ROMAG LTD UNITS 6-7 & 10-11, LEADGATE IND ESTATE, LEADGATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 7RS | 85,107 sq ft | £177,000 |
| THOMAS SWAN & CO LTD, ROTARY WAY, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 7ND | 118,416 sq ft | £163,000 |
| UNIT 46, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6TX | 47,006 sq ft | £157,000 |
| LORD CREWE ARMS, THE SQUARE, BLANCHLAND, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | hotel and premises | DH8 9SP | — | £145,000 |
| UNITS 15 A-G, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SR | 36,280 sq ft | £142,000 |
| BT 101/21&22, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6ST | 38,081 sq ft | £140,000 |
| MCDONALDS, PONDS COURT, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | restaurant and premises | DH8 5XP | 3,888 sq ft | £132,000 |
| 12 (BT 101), NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SR | 31,425 sq ft | £127,000 |
| 38 (BT 101), NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SZ | 35,782 sq ft | £127,000 |
| 45 (BT 101), NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SS | 30,666 sq ft | £119,000 |
| UNIT 1A-1D LINDEN PARK, WERDOHL WAY, NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | workshop and premises | DH8 6SZ | 27,045 sq ft | £118,000 |
| NORTHUMBRIAN WATER AUTHORITY, CROOKHALL, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | sewage treatment works and premises | DH8 7LR | — | £116,000 |
| FRANKS THE FLOORING STORE UNIT 2, PONDS COURT BUSINESS PARK, GENESIS WAY, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 5XP | 8,999 sq ft | £115,000 |
| VILLA SERVICE STATION, VILLA REAL ROAD, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | petrol filling station and premises | DH8 6BG | — | £115,000 |
| UNIT 2B, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | gymnasium and premises | DH8 5SB | 11,312 sq ft | £115,000 |
| 1 (BT101), NUMBER ONE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 6SR | 29,945 sq ft | £113,000 |
| GO NORTH EAST LIMITED HOWNSGILL PARK DEPOT, HOWNSGILL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | garage and premises | DH8 7NU | — | £112,000 |
| UNIT 2E, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 5SB | 7,511 sq ft | £111,000 |
| SITE 2 & UNIT 5, CASTLESIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CASTLESIDE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 8JA | 64,946 sq ft | £103,000 |
| LABONE CASTLESIDE, CASTLESIDE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, CASTLESIDE, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | factory and premises | DH8 8HF | 65,855 sq ft | £103,000 |
| UNITS 3 A-C, HERMISTON RETAIL PARK, CONSETT, CO DURHAM | retail warehouse and premises | DH8 5SB | 7,123 sq ft | £102,000 |
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 →