Sell land in South Croydon
Whether your land is in South Croydon itself or in the villages between South Croydon and Croydon, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.
The land we're most interested in near South Croydon sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Croydon (1 mile) and Purley (2 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near South Croydon?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
South Croydon at a glance
Land is scarce and mostly brownfield. The outer boroughs contain Metropolitan Green Belt and metropolitan open land, both closely protected.
| Town | South Croydon |
|---|---|
| County | Greater London |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | CR0 |
| OS grid square | TQ36 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Croydon (1 mi), Purley (2 mi), Wallington (3 mi) |
| Distance from central London | About 10 miles south |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in South Croydon
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near South Croydon
Distances and directions are measured from South Croydon.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croydon | CR0 | TQ36 | 1 mi north |
| Purley | CR8 | TQ36 | 2 mi south-west |
| Wallington | SM6 | TQ26 | 3 mi west |
| Carshalton | SM5 | TQ26 | 3 mi west |
| Coulsdon | CR5 | TQ25 | 4 mi south-west |
| Mitcham | CR4 | TQ26 | 4 mi north-west |
Rules that apply in England
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
How a sale works
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
We put an offer in writing
It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Common questions
Do you buy land in South Croydon?
Yes. We consider land in and around South Croydon 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.
How do I get an offer for land in South Croydon?
Use the form on this page or call 0800 088 6248. Tell us the postcode, the rough size and anything you know about planning, and we'll come back to you.
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.
Can executors sell land before probate is granted?
They can agree a sale and start the legal work, but most solicitors won't exchange contracts until the grant is issued, and completion needs it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near South Croydon
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.