Sell land in Market Harborough
If you want to sell land in Market Harborough, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.
Market Harborough lies in Leicestershire, some 14 miles south-east of Leicester. Nearby, we also look at land around Desborough (5 miles), Corby (10 miles) and Kettering (10 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Market Harborough?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Market Harborough at a glance
Largely lowland farmland and growing towns. Unlike many Midlands counties, Leicestershire has no designated green belt.
| Town | Market Harborough |
|---|---|
| County | Leicestershire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | LE16 |
| OS grid square | SP78 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Desborough (5 mi), Corby (10 mi), Kettering (10 mi) |
| Distance from Leicester | About 14 miles south-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 Market Harborough
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Market Harborough.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Market Harborough
Distances and directions are measured from Market Harborough.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | NN14 | SP88 | 5 mi south-east |
| Corby | NN17 | SP88 | 10 mi east |
| Kettering | NN16 | SP87 | 10 mi south-east |
| Wigston | LE18 | SP69 | 10 mi north-west |
| Oadby | LE2 | SK60 | 11 mi north-west |
| Humberstone | LE5 | SK60 | 14 mi north-west |
What England's rules mean for your land
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.
From first call to completion
Send us the address
A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.
We check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
You get a written offer
With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.
Solicitors complete the sale
Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.
Your questions answered
Can you visit land near Market Harborough?
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 Market Harborough?
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.
Do you charge any fees?
No. We're the buyer, not an agent, so there's no commission. You normally pay your own solicitor's fees unless we agree otherwise in writing.
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.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Market Harborough
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.