Sell land in Whitehaven
Selling land near Whitehaven doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.
From Whitehaven, it's 7 miles to Workington and 12 miles to Cockermouth. We buy land across that whole stretch of Cumbria, not only within the town.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Whitehaven?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Whitehaven at a glance
Upland farming country. The Lake District National Park covers the central fells, so most growth is focused on Carlisle, Kendal and the west coast towns.
| Town | Whitehaven |
|---|---|
| County | Cumbria |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CA28 |
| OS grid square | NX91 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Workington (7 mi), Cockermouth (12 mi), Maryport (12 mi) |
| Distance from Carlisle | About 35 miles south-west |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Whitehaven
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
Towns near Whitehaven
Distances and directions are measured from Whitehaven.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workington | CA14 | NY02 | 7 mi north |
| Cockermouth | CA13 | NY13 | 12 mi north-east |
| Maryport | CA15 | NY03 | 12 mi north |
| Ulverston | LA12 | SD27 | 31 mi south-east |
| Barrow-in-Furness | LA14 | SD16 | 34 mi south-east |
| Penrith | CA11 | NY53 | 34 mi east |
Planning and legal points for land in Cumbria
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
Tax on the sale
The buyer pays Stamp Duty Land Tax. As the seller you may owe capital gains tax, and some commercial land carries VAT. Take advice from an accountant.
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
Can you visit land near Whitehaven?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Do you cover the villages around Whitehaven?
Yes. Villages between Whitehaven, Workington and Cockermouth 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.
Do you buy farmland with no development potential?
Our interest is mainly in land with some prospect of development. For pure farmland we may still make an offer, but a local land agent selling to farmers may achieve a better price, and we'll tell you if so.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Whitehaven
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.