Sell land in St Helens
If you want to sell land in St Helens, 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.
The land we're most interested in near St Helens sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Prescot (3 miles) and Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near St Helens?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
St Helens at a glance
Largely urban, with substantial brownfield land in Liverpool and the surrounding boroughs and green belt around the edges.
| Town | St Helens |
|---|---|
| County | Merseyside |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | WA10 |
| OS grid square | SJ59 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Prescot (3 mi), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 mi), Huyton (5 mi) |
| Distance from Liverpool | About 10 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 St Helens
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of St Helens.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near St Helens
Distances and directions are measured from St Helens.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prescot | L34 | SJ49 | 3 mi south-west |
| Ashton-in-Makerfield | WN4 | SJ59 | 4 mi north-east |
| Huyton | L36 | SJ49 | 5 mi south-west |
| Newton-le-Willows | WA12 | SJ69 | 5 mi east |
| Great Sankey | WA5 | SJ58 | 6 mi south-east |
| Golborne | WA3 | SJ69 | 6 mi east |
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.
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.
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.
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.
What people ask us about land
Do you cover the villages around St Helens?
Yes. Villages between St Helens, Prescot and Ashton-in-Makerfield often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in St Helens?
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.
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 I sell part of my garden?
Yes. Your solicitor will divide the title, and your mortgage lender will need to agree to release the land if it has a charge over it.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near St Helens
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.