Sell land in Birmingham
If you own land around Birmingham and want a straight answer about it, we'll tell you whether we can buy it, on what terms, and what the offer is based on.
Our appraisals for Birmingham start with the B1 postcode district and the OS grid square SP08, then widen out to Aston, Smethwick and Washwood Heath, all within about 3 miles.
- Free appraisal and written offer
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Birmingham?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Birmingham at a glance
| Town | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| County | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | B1 |
| OS grid square | SP08 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Aston (1 mi), Smethwick (3 mi), Washwood Heath (3 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 Birmingham
From building plots to larger sites on the edge of Birmingham.
Land with development potential
Rural and agricultural land
Plots and small sites
Brownfield and commercial land
Awkward and inherited land
Towns near Birmingham
Distances and directions are measured from Birmingham.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston | B6 | SP08 | 1 mi north-east |
| Smethwick | B66 | SP08 | 3 mi west |
| Washwood Heath | B8 | SP18 | 3 mi north-east |
| Acocks Green | B27 | SP18 | 4 mi south-east |
| West Bromwich | B70 | SP09 | 5 mi north-west |
| Bartley Green | B32 | SP08 | 5 mi south-west |
Planning and legal points for land in the West Midlands
Planning framework
Planning decisions in England follow the National Planning Policy Framework, revised in August 2026, and the local plan, prepared by the council or, in a national park, the park authority. Plans are reviewed periodically, which is when new housing sites are usually allocated.
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.
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 check it properly
Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you buy land in Birmingham?
Yes. We consider land in and around Birmingham and across the West Midlands. 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 Birmingham?
Yes. Villages between Birmingham, Aston and Smethwick 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 rural exception site?
It is a small site, usually next to a village, where planning permission can be granted for affordable homes as an exception to normal policy, to meet a proven local need.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Birmingham
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.