Whitesmocks - DH1 4LJ
Key Postcode Insights
DH1 4LJ is a residential postcode situated on Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 296th largest and 1033rd most expensive of the 1,132 postcodes in the DH1 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £622,867
- 10 Year change
- up 29.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,812pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £330/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
DH1 4LJ is a residential postcode situated on Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 with 6 addresses.
It ranks as the 296th largest and 1033rd most expensive of the 1,132 postcodes in the DH1 area. The most common property type is a early-century house built between 1912 and 1935.
The postcode contains a total of 6 properties: 6 houses.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £622,867
- 10 Year change
- up 29.4%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,812pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 51.4%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £330/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 3.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin DH1 4LJ
- Devonia
2 Bed House
- Glenholm
4 Bed Early-century House
- Henley House
5 Bed Early-century House
- Springwell Hollow
4 Bed Early-century House
- The Clough
4 Bed Early-century House
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in DH1 4LJ sold for £510,000 on 21st October 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.1%.
The current average value in the postcode is £622,867.
The DH1 4LJ Sales Market has increased by 29.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1% | £622,867 |
| June 2025 | 3.9% | £628,918 |
| June 2024 | 1.9% | £605,306 |
| June 2023 | 3.4% | £593,811 |
| June 2022 | 6.2% | £574,347 |
| June 2021 | 4.2% | £541,036 |
| June 2020 | 2.2% | £519,224 |
| June 2019 | 2.5% | £507,878 |
| June 2018 | 1.9% | £495,506 |
| June 2017 | 1% | £486,487 |
| June 2016 | 3.7% | £481,463 |
| June 2015 | 2.5% | £464,090 |
| June 2014 | 2.6% | £452,746 |
| June 2013 | 3.7% | £441,286 |
| June 2012 | 0.4% | £425,622 |
| June 2011 | -2.9% | £423,882 |
| June 2010 | 6.1% | £436,467 |
| June 2009 | -8.5% | £411,455 |
| June 2008 | -2.3% | £449,690 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £460,421 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,812.
The DH1 4LJ Rental Market has increased by 51.4% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.2% | £1,812pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | £1,772pcm |
| June 2024 | 9.9% | £1,747pcm |
| June 2023 | 6.4% | £1,590pcm |
| June 2022 | 11.7% | £1,494pcm |
| June 2021 | 5.8% | £1,338pcm |
| June 2020 | 2.7% | £1,265pcm |
| June 2019 | 1.2% | £1,231pcm |
| June 2018 | 3.8% | £1,217pcm |
| June 2017 | -2.1% | £1,172pcm |
| June 2016 | 2.7% | £1,196pcm |
| June 2015 | 1% | £1,165pcm |
| June 2014 | 3% | £1,153pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.3% | £1,119pcm |
| June 2012 | 2.7% | £1,116pcm |
| June 2011 | 0.6% | £1,086pcm |
| June 2010 | 5.8% | £1,080pcm |
| June 2009 | -3.9% | £1,020pcm |
| June 2008 | 6.3% | £1,062pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £1,000pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 21st October 2025 for £510,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.1%. The postcode has had a total of 10 sales since 1995.
DH1 4LJ has seen 1 sale in the last three years and 1 sale in the last twelve months.
- Sold Oct 2025£510,000 | 4 Bed HouseSpringwell Hollow, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJSpringwell Hollow, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJ
- Sold Jul 2022£490,000 | 4 Bed HouseThe Clough, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJThe Clough, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJ
- Sold May 2021£455,000 | 4 Bed HouseSpringwell Hollow, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJSpringwell Hollow, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJ
- Sold Sep 2018£590,000 | 5 Bed HouseHenley House, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJHenley House, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJ
- Sold Nov 2013£320,000 | 4 Bed HouseGlenholm, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJGlenholm, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LJ
Nearby Postcodes
DH1 4LJ is the 296th largest and the 1033rd most expensive postcode out of the 1,132 postcodes in the DH1 area.
- DH1 4LR, Springwell Road, Durham, DH1DH1 4LR37 Addresses|86 m away
- DH1 4LS, Springfield Park, Durham, DH1DH1 4LS30 Addresses|111 m away
- DH1 4HP, Whitesmocks Avenue, Durham, DH1DH1 4HP19 Addresses|121 m away
- DH1 4HW, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1DH1 4HW10 Addresses|143 m away
- DH1 4JZ, Crossgate Moor, Durham, DH1DH1 4JZ3 Addresses|147 m away
Property Types
- 1 modern house built after 1980
- 1 house of an unknown age
- 4 early-century houses built between 1912 and 1935
- modern house (1)
- house (1)
- early-century house (4)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 5 properties.
- The most common rating is D.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (1)
- F (0)
- C (1)
- G (0)
- D (3)
- No EPC (1)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Sep 2021£1,150,000 | 5 Bed HouseBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQ
- Sold Jan 2008£1,000,000 | 5 Bed HouseBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQ
- Sold Jul 2013£1,000,000 | 5 Bed HouseBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQBaltal, Whitesmocks, Durham, DH1 4LQ
Schools Nearby
- Neville's Cross Primary School and Nursery1.4 km away
- St Margaret's Church of England Primary School1.5 km away
- Framwellgate Moor Primary School1.5 km away
- Durham Johnston Comprehensive School500 m away
- St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham600 m away
- Framwellgate School Durham1.6 km away
More reading links
Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to DH1 4LJ is Durham station, which is 1.0 kilometres away.
- Durham|1.0 km away
- Chester-le-Street|7.9 km away
- Bishop Auckland|15.0 km away
- Seaham|17.3 km away
