Sell land in Barnsley
Our interest in land around Barnsley is simple: we're buying land to build homes on, so we look for sites where homes are realistic and price them on that basis.
Barnsley lies in South Yorkshire, some 12 miles north of Sheffield. Nearby, we also look at land around Darton (3 miles), Chapeltown (6 miles) and Wakefield (9 miles).
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Barnsley?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Barnsley at a glance
| Town | Barnsley |
|---|---|
| County | South Yorkshire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | S70 |
| OS grid square | SE30 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Darton (3 mi), Chapeltown (6 mi), Wakefield (9 mi) |
| Distance from Sheffield | About 12 miles north |
| Planning system | National Planning Policy Framework and local plan |
| Ways to sell | Outright, subject to planning, option or joint venture |
Land we buy in Barnsley
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
Other towns around Barnsley
Distances and directions are measured from Barnsley.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darton | S75 | SE31 | 3 mi north-west |
| Chapeltown | S35 | SK39 | 6 mi south |
| Wakefield | WF1 | SE32 | 9 mi north |
| Rotherham | S60 | SK49 | 10 mi south-east |
| Ossett | WF5 | SE22 | 10 mi north-west |
| Burngreave | S1 | SK38 | 11 mi south |
Planning and legal points for land in South Yorkshire
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.
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.
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
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.
The legal work
Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.
Common questions
Do you buy land in Barnsley?
Yes. We consider land in and around Barnsley and across South Yorkshire. Whether we can make an offer depends on the land itself, especially its access and planning prospects, and we'll tell you either way.
How do I get an offer for land in Barnsley?
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.
Who will I be dealing with?
Land is bought by S&K Property Investments and Improvement Ltd, part of the S&K Group, based in Great Barr, Birmingham.
How much is a building plot worth?
It depends mostly on what the finished home would sell for, minus building costs and a profit margin. We'll show you how our figure is reached.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Barnsley
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.