Durham
Dominated by historic university buildings, cobbled streets and an impressive cathedral, Durham looks like a picture-postcard English city. But, there’s much more to it than just its quaint looks. With a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, plenty of cultural activities, good schools and industries and easy access to Newcastle and further afield.
Buying a new house in Durham
A compact, walkable city with good transport links to outlying villages, towns and cities, It is surrounded by beautiful green spaces and is just a short journey to the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Persimmon offers a range of new builds near the city centre and in the surrounding suburbs and villages, so you can choose the location that fits your lifestyle.
New Homes in Durham
Living in Durham
The best of both worlds
Author Bill Bryson described Durham as ‘A perfect little city’, signifying one of its big advantages - its compact size. Offering you the amenities of a city and the community feel of a town, a new house in Durham will feel like a home. With a range of retail parks and shopping centres, schools and a hospital in the city, everything you’ll need will be on the doorstep.
Links to the rest of the country
Nearby Newcastle upon Tyne is the largest city in close proximity and just a thirty-minute drive or around ten minutes by train, it couldn’t be more accessible. The A1 offers a direct link to Leeds and London. There are also great rail connections to the rest of the country, including a direct service to London in just under 3 hours.
Easy access to nature
The city is surrounded by outstanding countryside. A short distance from the city is the Dales, featuring moorlands, hills and mountains, and Durham Wildlife Trust manages 50 nature reserves around the county, making it easy to get out into nature.
Our new build developments in Durham
Persimmon has developments across County Durham. With a range of houses available, browse our available properties today to find your new home, or get in touch if you’d like to find out more.