Sell land in Old Trafford
If you own land around Old Trafford and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
The land we're most interested in near Old Trafford sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Stretford (1 mile) and Salford (2 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Old Trafford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Old Trafford 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 | Old Trafford |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | M16 |
| OS grid square | SJ89 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Stretford (1 mi), Salford (2 mi), Eccles (3 mi) |
| Distance from Manchester | About 3 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 Old Trafford
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
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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.
What happens next
Tell us about your land
Send the postcode or address and a rough size.
We do the homework
We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.
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.
Questions from landowners near Old Trafford
Do you cover the villages around Old Trafford?
Yes. Villages between Old Trafford, Stretford and Salford often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Old Trafford?
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.
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.
Can green belt land be sold?
Yes. Green belt land can be bought and sold like any other land. The designation affects what can be built on it, and so what it is worth.
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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Old Trafford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.