Sell land in Manchester
Our interest in land around Manchester is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
Our appraisals for Manchester start with the M1 postcode district and the OS grid square SJ89, then widen out to Salford, Old Trafford and Failsworth, all within about 3 miles.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
Selling land near Manchester?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Manchester at a glance
A dense urban core where most new homes are on brownfield land, with green belt on the edges climbing towards the Pennines.
| Town | Manchester |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | M1 |
| OS grid square | SJ89 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Salford (2 mi), Old Trafford (3 mi), Failsworth (3 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Manchester
Choose the type of land, or the way you'd like to sell, for details specific to this area.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Manchester
Distances and directions are measured from Manchester.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salford | M6 | SJ89 | 2 mi west |
| Old Trafford | M16 | SJ89 | 3 mi south-west |
| Failsworth | M35 | SD80 | 3 mi north-east |
| Droylsden | M43 | SJ99 | 4 mi east |
| Stretford | M32 | SJ79 | 4 mi south-west |
| Eccles | M30 | SJ79 | 4 mi west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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
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.
Common questions
Do you buy land in Manchester?
Yes. We consider land in and around Manchester and across Greater Manchester. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Can you visit land near Manchester?
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.
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 I sell landlocked land?
Yes, though usually at a lower price unless access can be secured. Neighbours are often the most natural buyers.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Manchester
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.