Forster Avenue, Sherburn Village, Durham
House prices, sold prices and local information for DH6 1EW, DH6 1EP.
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At a glance
24 property sales on Forster Avenue, Sherburn Village, Durham have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £168,500. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £123,348. That is 13% below the Durham average of £192,686 over the same period. 7 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 7 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Forster Avenue compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all DH6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 26 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 23 | £123,348 | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £150,000 | 24 Oct 2025 |
Sold prices on Forster Avenue
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 24 Apr 2026 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 99, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 2 Apr 2026 | £187,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 24 Oct 2025 | £150,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 4, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 15 Oct 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 28, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 5 Sep 2025 | £195,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 27 Jun 2025 | £100,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 31 Jan 2025 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 24, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 8 Nov 2024 | £140,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 83, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 11 Jun 2024 | £118,500 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 5, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 17 May 2024 | £118,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 1 Dec 2023 | £180,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 89, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 1 Dec 2023 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 23 Feb 2023 | £167,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 22 Apr 2021 | £95,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 14 Jan 2021 | £114,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 18, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 22 Jan 2020 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 12 Nov 2018 | £107,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 8 Jun 2018 | £110,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 21, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 10 Feb 2017 | £90,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 13, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 2 Sep 2016 | £111,500 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 25 Aug 2016 | £97,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 93, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 30 Jun 2016 | £108,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 23, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 23 Jun 2016 | £80,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 25, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 17 Jun 2016 | £119,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 10, Forster Avenue DH6 1EP | 24 Mar 2016 | £85,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 33, Forster Avenue DH6 1EW | 19 Jan 2016 | £70,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Forster Avenue | £119,000 (Jun 2016) → £167,500 (Feb 2023) → £170,000 (Apr 2026) | +43% over 10 yrs |
| 83, Forster Avenue | £118,500 (Jun 2024) → £150,000 (Oct 2025) | +27% over 1 yr |
| 93, Forster Avenue | £108,000 (Jun 2016) → £140,000 (Jan 2025) | +30% over 9 yrs |
| 10, Forster Avenue | £85,000 (Mar 2016) → £180,000 (Dec 2023) | +112% over 8 yrs |
| 21, Forster Avenue | £90,000 (Feb 2017) → £95,000 (Apr 2021) | +6% over 4 yrs |
| 13, Forster Avenue | £111,500 (Sep 2016) → £114,000 (Jan 2021) | +2% over 4 yrs |
| 33, Forster Avenue | £70,000 (Jan 2016) → £97,000 (Aug 2016) → £107,000 (Nov 2018) | +53% over 3 yrs |
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Schools near Forster Avenue
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburn Primary School 176 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Thomas More Primary School, Belmont 107 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Belmont Cheveley Park Primary School 206 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Pittington Primary School 196 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| Belmont CofE (Controlled) Primary School 261 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Belmont Community School 887 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Hild's College Church of England Primary School, Durham 167 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Gilesgate 86 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Durham station 3.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Park House (N-bound, Park House Gardens) 2 min walk
- Park House (S-bound, Park House Gardens) 2 min walk
- Park House (W-bound, Gray Avenue) 3 min walk
- Aged Miners (N-bound, Hallgarth Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Cheveley Park Medical Ctr
The Links, Belmont, Durham · 1.0 mi - Belmont & Sherburn Medical Group
Broomside Lane, Belmont, Durham · 1.1 mi - West Rainton Surgery
The Surgery, Woodland View, Houghton Le Spring · 2.2 mi - Claypath & University Medical Group
26 Gilesgate, Durham · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Sherburn · 0.3 mi
- Sainsburys Local Sainsburys Durham Broomside Lane Local · 1.0 mi
- Spar Spar - Belmont · 1.2 mi
- Lidl Lidl Dragonville · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Sherburn Village Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
- J & L C Clark Chemists · 1.0 mi
- Belmont Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Belmont Dental Practice · 1.2 mi
- Mydentist St Andrews Park · 1.4 mi
- Oasis Dental Care Ltd · 2.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 3 of 10 |
| Employment | 2 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 3 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 6 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 4 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 58.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.5% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 29.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 789 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 59.7% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 23.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,626 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 84% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across County Durham with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Forster Avenue
Ethnic group
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.9% | 96.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 59.2% | 54.6% |
| No religion | 35.2% | 38.6% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 95.6% |
| Born outside the UK | 4% | 4.4% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 20.9% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 24.1% | 26.7% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 15.3% | 19.9% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 9.7% | 9.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 6.2% |
| Other qualifications | 3.6% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.7% | 43% |
| Good health | 34% | 33.9% |
| Fair health | 17.1% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 45.6% | 42.3% |
| No cars or vans in household | 27% | 24.1% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 20.3% | 25.5% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 7.2% | 8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Durham.
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