Stamp duty in County Durham
The current average residential property price in County Durham is £138,148, as of 2026-06. That's £134,040 below the UK average of £272,188.
Property purchases in County Durham are charged under SDLT, the tax used across England & Northern Ireland, not one of the other two UK property transaction taxes.
SDLT at the County Durham average price, by buyer type
home movers
SDLT on a £138,148 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a home mover is £263.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | £13,148 | 2% | £263 |
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
first-time buyers
SDLT on a £138,148 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a first-time buyer is £0.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | £138,148 | 0% | £0 |
- First-time buyer relief: saved £263
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
additional-property buyers
SDLT on a £138,148 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a additional-property buyer is £7,170.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | £13,148 | 2% | £263 |
- Additional-property surcharge (5%): £6,907
- If you sell a previous main residence within 36 months of this purchase, you may be able to reclaim the additional-property charge.
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. HM Land Registry.
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