Sell land in Oakham
Whether your land is in Oakham itself or in the villages between Oakham and Melton Mowbray, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.
Oakham (LE15) sits in OS grid square SK80, where it is the main town we cover. Sites between here and Melton Mowbray or Corby are just as much of interest to us.
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Oakham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Oakham at a glance
| Town | Oakham |
|---|---|
| County | Rutland |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | LE15 |
| OS grid square | SK80 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Melton Mowbray (9 mi), Stamford (11 mi), Corby (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 Oakham
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 Oakham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melton Mowbray | LE13 | SK71 | 9 mi north-west |
| Stamford | PE9 | TF00 | 11 mi east |
| Corby | NN17 | SP88 | 12 mi south |
| Humberstone | LE5 | SK60 | 15 mi west |
| Market Harborough | LE16 | SP78 | 15 mi south-west |
| Oadby | LE2 | SK60 | 15 mi west |
Planning and legal points for land in Rutland
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 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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Common questions
Do you cover the villages around Oakham?
Yes. Villages between Oakham, Melton Mowbray and Stamford often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Oakham?
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.
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.
More of Rutland
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Oakham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.