Sell land in Washwood Heath
Whether your land is in Washwood Heath itself or in the villages between Washwood Heath and Aston, we'll look at it properly before making any offer.
The land we're most interested in near Washwood Heath sits on the edge of the built-up area or in the villages towards Aston (2 miles) and Birmingham (3 miles).
- Four ways to sell
- No commission: we're the buyer
- We tell you if we can't help
Selling land near Washwood Heath?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Washwood Heath at a glance
| Town | Washwood Heath |
|---|---|
| County | West Midlands |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | B8 |
| OS grid square | SP18 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Aston (2 mi), Birmingham (3 mi), Acocks Green (4 mi) |
| Distance from Birmingham | About 3 miles north-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 Washwood Heath
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 Washwood Heath.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston | B6 | SP08 | 2 mi west |
| Birmingham | B1 | SP08 | 3 mi south-west |
| Acocks Green | B27 | SP18 | 4 mi south |
| Sutton Coldfield | B73 | SP19 | 5 mi north |
| Smethwick | B66 | SP08 | 6 mi west |
| Shirley | B28 | SP17 | 6 mi south |
Rules that apply in England
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.
Land registration
Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.
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.
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.
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 Washwood Heath?
Yes. We consider land in and around Washwood Heath 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.
How do I get an offer for land in Washwood Heath?
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 kinds of land do you buy?
Fields and paddocks near towns and villages, building plots, garden land, brownfield and small commercial sites, garage courts, barns and rural buildings, larger strategic sites, and land with awkward problems such as poor access.
Can a commercial site be redeveloped for housing?
Often, subject to the council's policies on protecting employment land, plus the usual planning tests.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Washwood Heath
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.