Sell land in Salford
If you own land near Salford, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Land around Salford falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Eccles, 2 miles away, and Old Trafford, 2 miles away, and Manchester is 2 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Salford?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Salford 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 | Salford |
|---|---|
| County | Greater Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | M6 |
| OS grid square | SJ89 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Eccles (2 mi), Old Trafford (2 mi), Manchester (2 mi) |
| Distance from Manchester | About 2 miles 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 Salford
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
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Salford.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles | M30 | SJ79 | 2 mi west |
| Old Trafford | M16 | SJ89 | 2 mi south |
| Manchester | M1 | SJ89 | 2 mi east |
| Swinton | M27 | SD70 | 3 mi west |
| Stretford | M32 | SJ79 | 3 mi south-west |
| Prestwich | M25 | SD80 | 3 mi north |
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.
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Salford?
Yes. We consider land in and around Salford 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 Salford?
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.
What happens to my information?
We use it to assess your land and contact you about it. Our privacy notice explains how it's stored and your rights.
Can a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Salford
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.