Sell land in Islington
If you own land near Islington, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Islington lies in Greater London, roughly 2 miles north-east of central London. Nearby, we also look at land around Highbury (1 mile), Holloway (1 mile) and Camden Town (2 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Islington?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Islington at a glance
| Town | Islington |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | EC1P |
| OS grid square | TQ38 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Highbury (1 mi), Holloway (1 mi), Camden Town (2 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 2 miles north-east |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Islington
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Islington.
Land with development potential
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Islington
Distances and directions are measured from Islington.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury | N5 | TQ38 | 1 mi north |
| Holloway | N7 | TQ38 | 1 mi north-west |
| Camden Town | NW1 | TQ28 | 2 mi west |
| Chalk Farm | NW3 | TQ28 | 2 mi west |
| Archway | N19 | TQ28 | 3 mi north-west |
| Stamford Hill | N16 | TQ38 | 3 mi north-east |
Rules that apply in England
Green belt and grey belt
Green belt land is protected from inappropriate development. National policy in England also recognises 'grey belt': green belt land that doesn't strongly contribute to key green belt purposes, where housing can be acceptable if further tests are met.
Biodiversity net gain
Under the Environment Act 2021, most developments in England must deliver at least a 10% gain in biodiversity. Since 6 August 2026, sites of 0.2 hectares or less are exempt unless priority habitat is affected.
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.
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Islington?
Yes. We consider land in and around Islington and across Greater London. 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 Islington?
Yes. Villages between Islington, Highbury and Holloway often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
What kinds of land do you buy?
Fields and paddocks near towns and villages, building plots, garden land, brownfield and small commercial sites, garage courts, barns and rural buildings, larger strategic sites, and land with awkward problems such as poor access.
How long does planning permission last?
In England, full planning permission usually requires work to start within three years, and in Wales within five, unless the decision notice says otherwise. Outline permissions have separate time limits for reserved matters. The decision notice sets out the exact dates.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Islington
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.