Commercial Properties to Rent in Co Durham

Barnard Castle Office to Rent

Barnard Castle is located just north of the A66, approximately 16 miles West of Darlington and draws on an extensive, wealthy hinterland. The popular Market Town is situated in North Yorkshire with an affluent residential population. The property occupies a prominent corner location on Market Place opposite the Butter Market.

Date on Market:

10/10/2024

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

Built in 1877, this property comprises two floors with a total area of 4,659 sq ft of retail space.

Date on Market:

09/03/2026

Peterlee Industrial to Rent

Peterlee is situated in a strategic location midway between the Tyneside conurbation in the North and the Teesside conurbation to the south. Access to the principal population areas of Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle is provided by the A19 dual carriageway which links

Date on Market:

01/08/2024

Durham Industrial to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

The property comprises an estate of five industrial units of steel portal frame construction, with secure yardage to the rear and parking to the frontage. The estate features a composite cladding external envelope with roller shutter loading access and a glazed aluminium visitor/staff entrance. Belmont Industrial Estate is strategically located within one mile of junction 62 of the A1(M). Access to the scheme is via the A690, which connects Durham City approximately two miles to the west with Sunderland approximately eight miles to the east, Newcastle City Centre is located approximately 14 miles to the north.

Date on Market:

26/06/2024

Seaham Light Industrial to Rent

Foxcover Distribution Park is situated to the south of Seaham, 1.5 miles to the east of the A19 which is accessed via the A182. The business park is approximately 12 miles east of Durham, 20 miles south east of Newcastle upon Tyne and 25 miles north of Middlesbrough and is thus very well situated to serve the region as a whole. Foxcover Distribution Park boasts a number of well known logistics and industrial occupiers of scale including Panther Logistics, Lineage Logistics and Biffa.

Property Type:

Industrial

Date on Market:

01/01/2024

Durham Industrial to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

Belmont Industrial Estate is located just off Junction 62 of the A1M motorway approximately one mile north of Durham City Centre. Newcastle upon Tyne City Centre lies approximately 15 miles north via the A1M and Sunderland City Centre approximately 9 miles to the north east via the A690. The site not only has excellent road links to all parts of the region, but is also well situated for Newcastle and Teesside Airports, Intercity main line railway stations at both Newcastle and Durham and the ports on Tyneside and Teesside.

Date on Market:

26/01/2024

Peterlee Light Industrial to Rent

North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee offers a series of commercial units that can be used as industrial units, workshops, studios or storage units. The estate is made up of a number of modern, well proportioned single storey buildings, covering 205,036 square feet (19,047 square metres) in total. The estate is located near the main A19 trunk road and is an easy commute to Durham, Seaham and various other towns in County Durham. Durham Rail Station, Durham Tees Valley airport and Arriva Stagecoach bus services provide public transportation to the Peterlee area.

Date on Market:

08/11/2022

Peterlee Industrial to Rent

North West Industrial Estate in Peterlee offers a series of commercial units that can be used as industrial units, workshops, studios or stage units. The estate is made up of a number of well proportioned single storey buildings. The units form part of a terrace and are made up of blockwork walls and profile sheet roofs. Internally each unit benefits from concrete flooring, fluorescent tube lighting and WC facilities. Ample parking is provided to the front of the unit. Unit 13 is fitted out for a café use.

Date on Market:

03/04/2026

Seaham Industrial to Rent

Admiral Point is a highly successful development of modern commercial and industrial units at Spectrum Business Park in County Durham. It commands a prominent posion overlooking the North East coastline. The 46,500 sq scheme provides excellent quality workspace and has a,racted na+onal and interna+onal companies opera+ng across many industrial sectors including Kidde Products, MRC Transmark, Orbis plc and RW Aluminium Systems. Units are available in single or mul+ple le-ngs and include parking and loading facili+es. All will be fi,ed out to a very high standard, and are within easy reach of main transport links (A19, A1M, Port of Seaham, East Coast Mainline) and local ameni+es

Date on Market:

29/10/2024

Bishop Auckland Retail to Rent

The property comprises a two storey retail unit arranged over ground and first floor. At the rear of the property are private car parking facilities. Ground floor provides sales area and stores. First floor provides storage and WC facilities, kitchen etc.

Date on Market:

03/03/2016

Peterlee Light Industrial to Rent

The Hive provides flexible workspace at Wear House, within Bracken Hill Business Park, Peterlee, offering a range of high-specification hybrid and office suites suited to businesses of all sizes. The accommodation includes hybrid and multi-use office space with independent roller shutter or double-door access, bespoke telecoms packages, and free shared broadband. The energy-efficient building benefits from LED lighting throughout, secure monitored CCTV, 24-hour access, free parking, cycle storage, communal breakout space, meeting room facilities, and an on-site building manager. Free furniture is also available for offices, subject to availability. The Hive at Wear House is situated to the south of Peterlee Industrial Estate and benefits from excellent connectivity, with the A19 located less than a half-mile away, providing strong access to the surrounding region. Peterlee is approximately an eight-minute drive, while Sunderland and Durham are within around 25 minutes. Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Newcastle International Airport are all accessible in under 40 minutes by car, making The Hive a well-connected and practical business location.

Date on Market:

16/06/2026

Durham Office to Rent - Thornley, County Durham

Date on Market:

03/06/2026

Seaham Industrial to Rent

The property comprises a building of steel frame construction arranged over the ground floor, offering industrial accommodation within. The property is located at Chevychase Court, part of Seaham Grange Industrial Estate, just to the north-west of Seaham town centre and immediately to the east of the A1018, which connects with the A19 less than half a mile to the south. The estate sits to the west of the B1285, providing further links to Sunderland and the wider region. The A19 is one of the North East’s principal arterial routes, linking Tyneside with Teesside, and connecting directly to the A1(M) around 8 miles to the west. Sunderland city centre is just 3 miles away, with Durham (15 miles), Peterlee (5.5 miles), and Newcastle upon Tyne (27 minutes by train) all easily accessible. Seaham railway station provides direct regional services, while port facilities are available at Cargo Dawdon, supporting freight and logistics operators. The estate also benefits from excellent local amenities, with Seaham town centre a short drive away and Sunderland’s Bridges Shopping Centre offering wider retail and leisure opportunities within 15 minutes.

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Sedgefield Office to Rent

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Sedgefield Office, Light Industrial to Rent

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Seaham Industrial to Rent - South Hetton

Jade Business Park is adjacent to Dalton Park, the Region’s biggest outlet shopping centre, which has over 68 retail units selling over 200 different brands and designer labels. Outlets include M&S Outlet, Next, Adidas and Levi’s fashion stores. The park also offers a wide range of places to eat including KFC, McDonald’s, Costa Coffee, Marston’s public house (Dancing Betty), Starbucks, Subway and Morrisons Supermarket. Located above the restaurant piazza at Dalton Park is a 7 screen cinema.

Date on Market:

14/04/2023

Peterlee Industrial to Rent

The property comprises an industrial unit of steel portal frame design with a combination of brick and blockwork infill walls with profile sheet decking to eaves and roof above, incorporating roof lights. The property is located on Whitworth Road, South West Industrial Estate, Peterlee. Set within a mainly industrial area, the premises offer excellent communication links via the A19, which lies approximately ¼ mile away. The A19 offers access both North and South and to the surrounding area.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Consett Industrial to Rent

A mid-terraced unit and end-terraced unit of steel framed construction with brick/blockwork and profiled metal sheeting walls with insulated profiled metal sheeting roof incorporating translucent roof lights. The minimum internal clear height is circa 4.6m with the secondary steel support frame at circa 5.3m from finished floor level. There is a single insulated panel loading door (4m width by 4.6m height) to each unit. Within each unit, a refurnished male WC, female WC and cleaners cupboard is provided. Gas fired space heating and production area lighting are installed. Parking is available at the front of the units and to the car-park adjacent Unit 6E.

Date on Market:

10/02/2026

Peterlee Co-working to Rent

The property is situated to the south of Peterlee Industrial Estate benefiting from great accessibility to surrounding areas via the A19 which is less than half a mile away.

Property Type:

Light Industrial

Date on Market:

15/09/2025

Ferryhill Industrial to Rent

Dean and Chapter Industrial Estate offers quality industrial space in Ferryhill. This estate consists of eleven quality industrial spaces ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft. Located in the market town of Ferryhill, the estate is moments from the A167 and close to the A1(M). Therefore, this estate provides excellent transport links to the rest of the North East and wider UK. *Units across the estate are varied, they can include features such as three phase electrical supply, concrete floor, loading door, free car parking and small office areas in some units. Plus, three year ‘easy-in easy-out’ lease terms provide greater flexibility for your business.

Date on Market:

01/04/2026

Bishop Auckland Office to Rent

If you’re searching for office space to rent in a truly unique and inspiring location, Rookhope Business Centre offers the perfect opportunity. Set in the heart of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this beautifully refurbished centre provides a peaceful yet practical base for businesses that value both productivity and surroundings. The site features five flexible office and workspace units, ranging from 194 sq ft to 807 sq ft, ideal for start-ups, remote workers, creatives and growing enterprises. Each unit has been thoughtfully designed to support modern business needs in a rural setting. The building also includes two adaptable community rooms—a spacious area for training or workshops and a smaller hot-desking room—alongside a communal kitchen (tea point) and a potential book-swap or library corner to help foster a welcoming and collaborative environment. A standout feature is the takeaway kitchen unit, available to rent separately. Equipped with a hot water zip boiler, fridge, freezer, and external seating, it’s perfectly placed to serve passing cyclists and walkers on the popular C2C (Coast to Coast) route—offering a brilliant business opportunity in an area with regular footfall. Despite its tranquil setting, Rookhope is surprisingly well connected: 25 miles from Durham 37 miles from Newcastle 48 miles from Middlesbrough 47 miles from Carlisle Rookhope Business Centre combines natural beauty with business practicality—offering modern office space to rent in one of County Durham’s most scenic and uplifting locations. Whether you’re looking to grow your business, escape the city, or serve the active tourism community, this is your chance to join something special. Free on-site car parking with barrier-secured access Annual rent includes heating and lighting

Date on Market:

08/07/2025

Crook Co-working to Rent

Business centre of masonry construction situated in the town of Crook

Property Type:

Office

Date on Market:

23/03/2026

Seaham Office to Rent - Durham

Plot 1, Seaham Garden Village presents an opportunity for developers, an owner occupier or leasehold occupier to deliver a new office building as part of the Seaham Garden Village Hub. The site comprises a regular shaped rectangular plot at the centre of Seaham Garden Village and measures approximately 0.41ha (1.01 acres) and has been identified within the masterplan for a range of commercial uses that combine to create a Village Centre. The site is located to the south west of Seaham, a coastal town situated to the east of County Durham with a population of approximately 20,000. It is located 7 miles south of Sunderland, 20 miles south east of Newcastle and 25 miles north of Middlesbrough. It is a predominantly residential in nature with commercial areas located to the north and south respectively along with Seaham Harbour to the east. Dalton Park Outlet Shopping Park is located to the western side of the A19, approximately 1.5miles from the subject site.

Date on Market:

06/06/2025