Sell land in Northampton
Thinking about whether to sell land in Northampton? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.
Land around Northampton falls under England's planning system. The closest towns we also cover are Wellingborough, 9 miles away, and Towcester, 9 miles away.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Northampton?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Northampton at a glance
| Town | Northampton |
|---|---|
| County | Northamptonshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | NN1 |
| OS grid square | SP76 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Wellingborough (9 mi), Towcester (9 mi), Daventry (12 mi) |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Northampton
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Northampton.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Other towns around Northampton
Distances and directions are measured from Northampton.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellingborough | NN8 | SP86 | 9 mi north-east |
| Towcester | NN12 | SP64 | 9 mi south-west |
| Daventry | NN11 | SP56 | 12 mi west |
| Rushden | NN10 | SP96 | 12 mi east |
| Kettering | NN16 | SP87 | 12 mi north-east |
| Desborough | NN14 | SP88 | 14 mi north |
Planning and legal points for land in Northamptonshire
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
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 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.
What people ask us about land
Do you buy land in Northampton?
Yes. We consider land in and around Northampton and across Northamptonshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
Do you cover the villages around Northampton?
Yes. Villages between Northampton, Wellingborough and Towcester often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
Can I sell just part of my land?
Yes. Selling one field, the end of a garden or part of a yard is common. Your solicitor will make sure the land you keep has the access and services it needs.
What is a small site?
Usually a site for fewer than ten homes. Definitions vary, but these are the sites larger builders often pass over.
More of Northamptonshire
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Northampton
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.