Sell land in Kettering
We buy land across Northamptonshire. In Kettering, as everywhere, the offer depends on the land itself: its access, its planning prospects and what can sensibly be built.
Our appraisals for Kettering start with the NN16 postcode district and the OS grid square SP87, then widen out to Desborough, Wellingborough and Corby, all within about 7 miles.
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Selling land near Kettering?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Kettering at a glance
Rolling farmland and expanding towns such as Northampton, Corby and Kettering, with no designated green belt.
| Town | Kettering |
|---|---|
| County | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | NN16 |
| OS grid square | SP87 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Desborough (5 mi), Wellingborough (7 mi), Corby (7 mi) |
| Distance from Northampton | About 12 miles north-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 Kettering
Each page explains what we look for, what affects the price and the rules that apply.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Nearby towns we cover
Distances and directions are measured from Kettering.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough | NN14 | SP88 | 5 mi north-west |
| Wellingborough | NN8 | SP86 | 7 mi south |
| Corby | NN17 | SP88 | 7 mi north |
| Rushden | NN10 | SP96 | 9 mi south-east |
| Market Harborough | LE16 | SP78 | 10 mi north-west |
| Northampton | NN1 | SP76 | 12 mi south-west |
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
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.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Kettering?
Yes. Villages between Kettering, Desborough and Wellingborough often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Kettering?
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 buy land without planning permission?
Yes. You can sell outright at a price that reflects the planning risk, or on a subject-to-planning or option basis that pays more if permission is granted.
Is my paddock worth more than agricultural land?
Often, because paddocks are close to houses. How much more depends on access, planning policy and whether homes could realistically be built.
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Find out what we'd pay for your land near Kettering
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.