Sell land in Bedford
If you want to sell land in Bedford, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
Bedford lies in Bedfordshire, some 18 miles north of Luton. Nearby, we also look at land around Kempston (2 miles), Sandy (8 miles) and Ampthill (8 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Bedford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Bedford at a glance
Clay-vale farmland rises to the chalk of the Chilterns around Dunstable, and the Metropolitan Green Belt covers much of the south of the county around Luton.
| Town | Bedford |
|---|---|
| County | Bedfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | MK40 |
| OS grid square | TL04 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Kempston (2 mi), Sandy (8 mi), Ampthill (8 mi) |
| Distance from Luton | About 18 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Bedford
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
What England's rules mean for your land
Brownfield first
National policy gives substantial weight to reusing suitable brownfield land for homes. Councils keep brownfield land registers, and some sites can gain permission in principle.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
From first call to completion
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Bedford?
Yes. We consider land in and around Bedford and across Bedfordshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Bedford?
Yes. Villages between Bedford, Kempston and Sandy often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do you work out what my land is worth?
For land with development potential we estimate what the finished homes would sell for and deduct the costs of planning, building, finance, obligations and a profit margin. What's left is the land value. For land without a planning prospect, value is based on its current use.
What counts as brownfield land?
Land that has been occupied by a permanent structure and its associated fixed surface infrastructure. Some exceptions apply, such as agricultural buildings and residential gardens in built-up areas.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Bedford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.