New Homes in Durham
Durham is the largest town of County Durham, and has an excellent position within the North East of England. Just 20 miles south of Newcastle, houses in Durham are close to Sunderland and Middlesbrough, while Hartlepool and Darlington are more rural spots nearby.
Whether you’re taking the kids to Wharton Park with its play areas, miniature car track, cafe and impressive views, or visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is the city’s cathedral and castle, you’ve also got modern amenities like Prince Bishops Shopping Centre. Browse our developments closest to Durham below, and start finding your new home now.
The Oval at Old Durham Gate
Bent House Lane, Durham, , County Durham, DH1 2DX
- £346,995 to £434,995
- 4 bedroom
- The Oval at Old Durham Gate is an exclusive development of luxury, energy-efficient 3 and 4 bedroom homes situated less than 2 miles from Durham city centre. Scenic river walks and views of open space gives your new home that desirable rural feel whilst remaining within walking distance of the city – offering you the best of both worlds. All homes on this development meet the latest building regulations, which sets the standards for energy performance and carbon emissions. Click here to find out more.
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Doxford Green
Burdon Lane, SUNDERLAND, Tyne & Wear, SR3 2PN
- £336,995 to £524,995
- 4 and 5 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Burdon, Sunderland. Exclusive development of 60 homes.
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Highgrove at Wynyard Park
Attenborough Way, Wynyard, Stockton on Tees, Teesside, TS22 5FD
- £234,995 to £368,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Wynyard.
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Elwick Gardens
Riverston Close, Hartlepool, Hartlepool, TS26 0PY
- From £322,995
- 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Hartlepool. Final home ready for spring - don't miss your last chance to buy!
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Meadow Hill
Meadow Hill, Hexham Road, Throckley, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE15 9FW
- £224,995 to £399,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Throckley.
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West Meadows @ Arcot Estate
Beacon Lane, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE23 8FP
- £232,995 to £349,995
- 3 and 4 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Cramlington
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Grey Towers Village
Ellerbeck Avenue, Nunthorpe, MIDDLESBROUGH, TS7 0PW
- £349,995 to £619,995
- 3, 4 and 5 bedroom
- New homes for sale in Nunthorpe
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New Homes in Durham FAQs
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From the local history and culture to its excellent location within the North East and all kinds of different natural environments to explore within easy reach, Durham is a small city which offers a great lifestyle. And what better way to start your new life in the area than by making a great saving when you move? This is exactly what you can do when you sign up to an offer such as our Movemaker scheme, where we could help you sell your current home and pay your estate agent fees for you. Things to see and do in Durham
There are so many wonderful open spaces within striking distance of the city centre, including the beautiful Durham Heritage Coast just to the east. In the opposite direction you can lose yourself in the vast expanse of the North Pennines, while the Durham Dales, North York Moors, Northumberland National Park and Kielder Forest are all less than an hour’s drive away. -
Back in the city centre the iconic Durham Cathedral is a must-see, along with Durham Castle and the Botanic Garden. Durham Museum and Heritage Centre is packed with fascinating exhibits, while the Museum of Archaeology and Crook Hall and Gardens are other centrally located places to visit. If you have kids, don’t miss the Adventure Valley amusement centre.
Education
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It can’t be all play and no work for your children, so it’s a good job Durham has a clutch of schools rated as outstanding by Ofsted. Options close to the city centre include St Margaret’s CofE Primary, Durham Johnston Comprehensive and Durham Sixth Form Centre. On the outskirts of town, Framwellgate Moor Primary, Shincliffe CofE and St Godric’s Roman Catholic Primary are all top choices.
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The A1(M) road passes just east of Durham, connecting the city with other parts of the North East and beyond. Newcastle is less than half an hour’s drive away, while you can use other A roads to get to Sunderland and Middlesbrough in a similar amount of time. As well as lost of local bus routes, Durham train station is just off the A690 next to Wharton Park and offers a wide selection of services with several different providers.