Sell land in Washington
For owners of land in and around Washington, we offer four ways to sell, from a clean outright purchase to deals that pay more once planning is granted.
The land we're most interested in near Washington sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Chester-le-Street (4 miles) and Felling (4 miles).
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Washington?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Washington at a glance
| Town | Washington |
|---|---|
| County | Tyne and Wear |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | NE37 |
| OS grid square | NZ35 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Chester-le-Street (4 mi), Felling (4 mi), Houghton-le-Spring (5 mi) |
| Distance from Newcastle upon Tyne | About 6 miles south-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 Washington
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Washington.
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 Washington.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester-le-Street | DH3 | NZ25 | 4 mi south-west |
| Felling | NE10 | NZ26 | 4 mi north-west |
| Houghton-le-Spring | DH4 | NZ34 | 5 mi south-east |
| Hebburn | NE31 | NZ36 | 5 mi north |
| Sunderland | SR1 | NZ35 | 5 mi east |
| Gateshead | NE8 | NZ26 | 5 mi north-west |
Rules that apply in England
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
How a sale works
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.
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.
Questions from landowners near Washington
Can you visit land near Washington?
Yes. Once we've looked at the title and planning position, we arrange a site visit if the land looks suitable. Send the address or postcode to start.
Do you cover the villages around Washington?
Yes. Villages between Washington, Chester-le-Street and Felling often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
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 garage sites be turned into homes?
Often, yes. Many councils support redeveloping underused garage courts, subject to access, overlooking and parking.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Washington
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.