What a home costs in County Durham
A typical two-bed flat to rent in County Durham comes to £998 a month once the bills are added, or £499 each for two people. A one-bed for one person comes to £799, at council tax band D.
In County Durham, that's £81 a month less than the average two-bed across the North East (£1,080), both at band D.
With band D council tax, bills add 72% to a two-bed's rent here: 2nd of the 348 councils with a published rent, where 1st is where they add the most. Council tax is the biggest bill, at £218.51 a month at band D, £8 more than the average across the North East.
Estimate · figures checked 18 Oct 2026 · guidance, not advice · sources
Each month in County Durham
| A month | One-bed, one person | Two-bed, two people |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | £456.00 | £579.00 |
| Council tax (band D) | £163.88 | £218.51 |
| Energy | £86.11 | £108.16 |
| Water and sewerage | £44.67 | £44.67 |
| Broadband | £28.00 | £28.00 |
| TV licence | £15.00 | £15.00 |
| Contents insurance | £4.92 | £4.92 |
| All in | £798.57 | £998.26 |
Council tax in County Durham by band, 2026/27
| Band | A year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| A | £1,748.10 | £145.67 |
| B | £2,039.45 | £169.95 |
| C | £2,330.80 | £194.23 |
| D | £2,622.15 | £218.51 |
| E | £3,204.85 | £267.07 |
| F | £3,787.55 | £315.63 |
| G | £4,370.25 | £364.19 |
| H | £5,244.30 | £437.03 |
Energy and water
County Durham is in Ofgem's Northern price cap region. From 1 October to 31 December 2026, by Direct Debit: electricity 25.46p a kWh and 61.58p a day; gas 7.92p a kWh and 29.79p a day.
In County Durham, Northumbrian Water supplies water and takes waste water away. The average household bill for 2026/27 is £536 a year.
Rents and prices
The average private rent (ONS, August 2026) is £456 a month for a one-bed and £579 for a two-bed, £650 across all homes, up 6.1% on a year earlier. The average flat sold for £78,510 (UK House Price Index, July 2026).
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