Sell land in Speke
We consider land in Speke and across Merseyside, from sites close to the L24 postcode district out towards Halewood and Garston.
Speke (L24) sits in OS grid square SJ48, about 7 miles south-east of Liverpool. Sites between here and Halewood or Runcorn are just as much of interest to us.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Speke?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Speke at a glance
| Town | Speke |
|---|---|
| County | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | L24 |
| OS grid square | SJ48 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Halewood (1 mi), Garston (2 mi), Runcorn (5 mi) |
| Distance from Liverpool | About 7 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 Speke
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
Planning and legal points for land in Merseyside
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.
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.
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.
From first call to completion
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.
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.
Questions from landowners near Speke
Can you visit land near Speke?
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.
Do you cover the villages around Speke?
Yes. Villages between Speke, Halewood and Garston often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Should I get my own valuation?
Yes, we encourage it. An independent RICS surveyor or land agent can tell you whether our offer is fair. You're under no obligation to accept it.
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 Speke
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.