Sell land in St Albans
Selling land near St Albans doesn't have to start with an agent and a marketing campaign. You can talk to a buyer first and still take independent advice before you decide.
St Albans (AL1) sits in OS grid square TL10, some 7 miles north of Watford. Sites between here and Harpenden or Hemel Hempstead are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near St Albans?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
St Albans at a glance
| Town | St Albans |
|---|---|
| County | Hertfordshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | AL1 |
| OS grid square | TL10 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Harpenden (5 mi), Hatfield (5 mi), Hemel Hempstead (5 mi) |
| Distance from Watford | About 7 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in St Albans
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 St Albans
Distances and directions are measured from St Albans.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden | AL5 | TL11 | 5 mi north |
| Hatfield | AL10 | TL20 | 5 mi east |
| Hemel Hempstead | HP3 | TL00 | 5 mi west |
| North Watford | WD2 | TQ19 | 5 mi south-west |
| Welwyn Garden City | AL8 | TL21 | 6 mi north-east |
| Borehamwood | WD6 | TQ19 | 7 mi south |
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.
What happens next
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.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Do you cover the villages around St Albans?
Yes. Villages between St Albans, Harpenden and Hatfield often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in St Albans?
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.
Who will I be dealing with?
Land is bought by S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, based in Great Barr, Birmingham.
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.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near St Albans
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.