Hurworth Moor Property Market Overview
Hurworth Moor's property market currently lists 292 homes for sale, with an average price of £298,289 across a wide range spanning £50,000 to £3,500,000. Of that total, 72 properties are sold subject to contract, leaving 220 still actively seeking a buyer. The area's SSTC rate stands at +21.0%, while homes here typically remain on the market for 435 days, a considerably longer period than is common across the wider county. With 14.3 months of inventory at the current sales rate, stock levels are substantial, giving buyers a wide selection of properties to weigh up before committing to an offer.
Hurworth Moor Market Data at a Glance
- Average price: £298,289
- Properties for sale: 292
- Sold subject to contract (SSTC): 72
- Active listings (not yet SSTC): 220
- SSTC rate: +21.0%
- Average days on market: 435 days
- Months of inventory: 14.3
- Price range: £50,000 to £3,500,000
- Property type mix (343 comparable listings): Detached 57% (197), Semi-Detached 26% (90), Terraced 12% (40), Flat 5% (16)
Key Market Trends in Hurworth Moor
Hurworth Moor's average price of £298,289 sits 15.0% above the Darlington county average of £259,477, reflecting the area's mix of larger detached properties which make up 57% of comparable listings. The SSTC rate of +21.0% shows that a meaningful share of sellers are securing buyers, even though the average time to reach that point, 435 days, remains long. This combination points to a market where demand is present but selective, with well presented homes moving through to SSTC while others linger.
Is Hurworth Moor a Buyers' or Sellers' Market?
With 220 properties still actively for sale against 72 already under offer, and 14.3 months of inventory sitting on the market, Hurworth Moor currently favours buyers. Average days on market of 435 days, some 90 days longer than the Darlington county average of 345 days, confirms that sellers here need to work harder and price more realistically to attract offers. That said, the +21.0% SSTC rate shows sellers who get pricing right are still finding buyers.
Market Momentum in Hurworth Moor
Momentum in Hurworth Moor is best described as steady rather than fast. Average days on market of 435 days is well above the Darlington average of 345 days, so the pace of individual sales remains slow. Yet the +21.0% SSTC rate shows that a solid proportion of properties are reaching sold subject to contract, a sign that demand is present even where the average time on market before a sale is agreed remains long.
Buyer Negotiation Position in Hurworth Moor
For buyers, 14.3 months of inventory and an average of 435 days on market before a sale is agreed gives real room to negotiate, particularly on properties that have been listed for an extended period, such as the two bedroom flat on George Stephenson Drive which has been on the market for 441 days. Sellers should expect that achieving a swift sale in Hurworth Moor typically means pricing in line with, or slightly below, recent comparable evidence rather than testing the top of the range, given the 220 properties currently competing for buyer attention.
Norfolk Homes Insight
At Norfolk Homes we have watched Hurworth Moor's market move at its own pace for some time, and the current figures back up what our valuers see on viewings, this is an area where patience pays off for both buyers and sellers. We regularly value properties from the modest terraced cottages near Piercebridge through to the larger detached homes off Gill Beck Lane, and that range, £50,000 to £3,500,000, is genuinely reflected in what comes across our desks.
Market Analysis
The £50,000 to £3,500,000 price range in Hurworth Moor is unusually wide for a single area, and the Land Registry record of a £6,420,101 sale at Hurworth Springs Country Park in October 2025 shows just how far the top end can stretch beyond even the listed maximum. At the other end, the £88,751 sale of 2 Ash Brook Lane in May 2026 illustrates the entry level stock also present locally. With detached houses accounting for 57% of the 343 comparable listings analysed, against 26% semi-detached, 12% terraced and 5% flats, the average price of £298,289 is pulled upward by the sheer weight of larger family homes in the mix rather than reflecting a uniform market.
What This Means for Buyers
Buying in Hurworth Moor means accepting that the process can take longer than in faster moving parts of Darlington, with an average of 435 days on market before a sale is agreed here. That extended timeline is not necessarily a warning sign, it reflects a market with 292 properties currently for sale and a genuinely broad range of stock, from a £50,000 two bedroom detached house on Hurworth Road to seven figure country properties. Buyers should budget time for the process, get a mortgage agreement in principle early, and be prepared to move decisively when a well priced property in good condition appears, since those are the ones most likely to already be marked SSTC.
Our Considered View
Our considered view is that Hurworth Moor rewards buyers and sellers who do their homework rather than those chasing a quick transaction. The area's average price of £298,289, sitting comfortably above the Darlington county average, reflects genuine demand for the larger detached homes that dominate local stock, and the recent £270,000 sale of 25 Gill Beck Lane and £209,995 sale of 9 Dahlia Close both support that middle ground of the market. We would encourage sellers not to be discouraged by the longer average marketing period, it is simply the nature of this particular area, not a sign of falling demand.
Investor Snapshot: Hurworth Moor
For an investor, Hurworth Moor presents a market with 14.3 months of inventory and an average of 435 days on market, both of which point towards a buyer's negotiating position rather than a fast turnaround environment. The price range of £50,000 to £3,500,000 and a stock mix weighted 57% towards detached houses suggests opportunities are more likely to sit at the entry level, such as the £50,000 two bedroom detached house on Hurworth Road or the £80,000 flats on Collingsway, where purchase costs are lower relative to the area's £298,289 average. The +21.0% SSTC rate indicates that demand for correctly priced stock is present, even if the overall pace of completion remains slow.
Property Types & Pricing in Hurworth Moor
Detached houses dominate Hurworth Moor's current listings, making up 57% (197 of 343) of comparable properties, followed by semi-detached houses at 26% (90), terraced houses at 12% (40) and flats at just 5% (16). This concentration of larger detached stock is a key reason the area's average price of £298,289 sits above the Darlington county average, since detached homes typically carry higher price tags than the flats and terraces that make up a smaller share of the market. Recent Land Registry sales reflect this spread too, from the £88,751 semi-detached sale on Ash Brook Lane to detached sales at £270,000 on Gill Beck Lane and £209,995 on Dahlia Close.
Currently on the Market in Hurworth Moor
Among the 220 properties currently for sale and not yet under offer, the range on offer spans from a £50,000 two bedroom detached house on Hurworth Road, DL2 1PE, on the market for 34 days, to flats such as the £80,000 two bedroom property on Collingsway, West Park, listed for 93 days, and a £90,000 two bedroom flat on George Stephenson Drive that has been available for 441 days. A two bedroom terraced cottage at 3 Holme House Cottages, Piercebridge, priced at £90,000, has only been listed for 2 days, showing that well priced properties can still attract quick interest despite the area's longer average marketing period. Separately, a two bedroom flat at Cheltenham Court, Middleton St George, priced at £100,000, is already sold subject to contract after 81 days.
Recent Sold Prices in Hurworth Moor
Land Registry data confirms six completed sales in Hurworth Moor. These include 2 Ash Brook Lane, a semi-detached property, sold for £88,751 on 29 May 2026, and 65 Gill Beck Lane, also semi-detached, sold for £184,995 on 29 September 2025. On the detached side, 9 Dahlia Close sold for £209,995 on 26 September 2025 and 25 Gill Beck Lane sold for £270,000 on 1 December 2025. At the top of the market, Black Banks Farm on Snipe Lane sold for £600,000 on 13 February 2026, and 1 Hurworth Springs Country Park sold for £6,420,101 on 9 October 2025, illustrating the exceptional breadth of this area's completed sales.
How Hurworth Moor Compares
Hurworth Moor's average price of £298,289 sits 15.0% above the Darlington county average of £259,477, a difference of £38,812. The area also takes noticeably longer to sell, with an average of 435 days on market compared with the county's 345 days, a gap of 90 days. Together these figures suggest Hurworth Moor commands a genuine price premium relative to the rest of Darlington, but that premium comes with a slower typical sales process than the county sees on average.
How Hurworth Moor Compares with Nearby Areas
Compared with its closest neighbours, Hurworth Moor's £298,289 average price matches exactly what is seen in both Hurworth and Staindrop, both of which also share the same +21.0% SSTC rate. Middleton St George stands apart with a higher average price of £329,225, some £30,936 above Hurworth Moor, and a notably stronger SSTC rate of +32.0%, suggesting demand there is currently running ahead of this immediate area.
Hurworth Moor Village Profile
Hurworth Moor's character comes through clearly in its property stock, from the working farms such as Black Banks Farm on Snipe Lane through to the historic terraced cottages of Piercebridge and the substantial grounds of Hurworth Springs Country Park. Streets like Ash Brook Lane, Gill Beck Lane and Dahlia Close reflect a mix of established semi-detached and detached housing typical of a village positioned on the edge of Darlington, close enough for commuting yet still holding onto a rural feel. It is an area that appeals to buyers wanting more space and a slower pace without giving up easy access to the wider town.
Selling A Home In Hurworth Moor
Selling in Hurworth Moor currently means competing against 220 other active listings and an average marketing period of 435 days, so realistic pricing from day one matters more here than in faster moving areas. Sellers should expect the process to take longer than the Darlington county average of 345 days, and should look closely at recent completed sales, such as the £270,000 achieved for 25 Gill Beck Lane or the £209,995 for 9 Dahlia Close, rather than relying solely on current asking prices when setting expectations.
Estate Agents in Hurworth Moor
Choosing an agent who understands why homes in Hurworth Moor take an average of 435 days to sell, and how to price against that reality, matters more than generic marketing promises. Our team tracks every current listing, from the £50,000 entry point on Hurworth Road to the multi million pound sales recorded at Hurworth Springs Country Park, giving us a genuine feel for where a specific property sits within this wide ranging market.
Norfolk Homes in Hurworth Moor
Norfolk Homes maintains an active presence across Darlington and its surrounding villages, and Hurworth Moor is an area we return to regularly, whether valuing a cottage in Piercebridge or a detached family home off Gill Beck Lane. You can find out more about our wider coverage and services at Norfolk Homes, where we bring the same local detail to every area we report on.
Expert Advice for Hurworth Moor
Our professional advice for anyone buying or selling in Hurworth Moor is to treat the 435 day average days on market figure as a planning tool, not a discouragement, and to build it into your moving timeline and financial planning from the outset. Sellers should benchmark asking prices against genuine completed Land Registry sales, such as the £270,000 achieved for 25 Gill Beck Lane or £184,995 for 65 Gill Beck Lane, rather than against optimistic asking prices elsewhere on the market. Buyers should factor in that with 14.3 months of inventory currently available, there is little pressure to overbid, though properties priced sensibly, like the two day listing at 3 Holme House Cottages, can still move quickly. Anyone considering a transaction at the higher end, particularly given sales up to £6,420,101 recorded locally, should seek independent conveyancing and mortgage advice specific to higher value transactions.
About This Report
The figures in this report are drawn from current live listings, Land Registry completed sale records, and comparable market data for Hurworth Moor as at 1 August 2026, alongside wider Darlington county averages calculated across 24 other areas in our coverage. Property type percentages are based on an analysis of 343 comparable listings, and comparisons with neighbouring areas use the most recent data available for Middleton St George, Hurworth and Staindrop.
Get Your Private Property Brief
If you are considering buying or selling in Hurworth Moor, our local team can talk you through what the current figures mean for your own situation, from realistic pricing given the 435 day average marketing period to how your particular street compares with recent Land Registry sales. Get in touch for a straightforward, honest valuation grounded in what is actually happening in this specific market right now.
Nearby Market Reports
For a closer look at the immediate surrounding market, our reports for Middleton St George, Hurworth and Staindrop cover areas with closely related pricing and, in the case of Hurworth and Staindrop, identical average prices and SSTC rates to Hurworth Moor itself. Reviewing those alongside this report gives a fuller picture of demand across this part of Darlington.