Sell land in Oldham
For owners of land in and around Oldham, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
Oldham lies in Greater Manchester, some 6 miles north-east of Manchester. Nearby, we also look at land around Chadderton (1 mile), Royton (2 miles) and Failsworth (3 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- No commission: we're the buyer
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Oldham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Oldham at a glance
| Town | Oldham |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | OL1 |
| OS grid square | SD90 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Chadderton (1 mi), Royton (2 mi), Failsworth (3 mi) |
| Distance from Manchester | About 6 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 Oldham
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
Towns near Oldham
Distances and directions are measured from Oldham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chadderton | OL9 | SD90 | 1 mi west |
| Royton | OL2 | SD90 | 2 mi north |
| Failsworth | M35 | SD80 | 3 mi south-west |
| Middleton | M24 | SD80 | 3 mi west |
| Ashton-under-Lyne | OL7 | SJ99 | 4 mi south |
| Droylsden | M43 | SJ99 | 4 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in Greater Manchester
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
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.
How a sale works
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.
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
Can you visit land near Oldham?
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 I get an offer for land in Oldham?
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.
Can I sell just part of my land?
Yes. Selling one field, the end of a garden or part of a yard is common. Your solicitor will make sure the land you keep has the access and services it needs.
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.
More of Greater Manchester
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Oldham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.