Sell land in Accrington
If you own land around Accrington 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.
Accrington lies in Lancashire, about 14 miles east of Preston. Nearby, we also look at land around Rawtenstall (5 miles), Blackburn (5 miles) and Darwen (6 miles).
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Accrington?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Accrington at a glance
| Town | Accrington |
|---|---|
| County | Lancashire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | BB5 |
| OS grid square | SD72 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Rawtenstall (5 mi), Blackburn (5 mi), Darwen (6 mi) |
| Distance from Preston | About 14 miles 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 Accrington
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 Accrington
Distances and directions are measured from Accrington.
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
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
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
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
Can you visit land near Accrington?
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 Accrington?
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.
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.
What is a rural exception site?
It is a small site, usually next to a village, where planning permission can be granted for affordable homes as an exception to normal policy, to meet a proven local need.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Accrington
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.