Sell land in Worcester
If you own land near Worcester, we can usually tell you quite quickly whether it suits us, and if it doesn't, we'll say why.
Our appraisals for Worcester start with the WR1 postcode district and the OS grid square SO85, then widen out to Droitwich, Great Malvern and Stourport-on-Severn, all within about 11 miles.
- Four ways to sell
- We tell you if we can't help
- Figures you can check
Selling land near Worcester?
Send the postcode and a rough size.
Worcester at a glance
The Malvern Hills and part of the Cotswolds national landscapes, with the West Midlands green belt across the north of the county.
| Town | Worcester |
|---|---|
| County | Worcestershire |
| Country | England |
| Postcode district | WR1 |
| OS grid square | SO85 |
| Nearest towns we cover | Droitwich (6 mi), Great Malvern (7 mi), Stourport-on-Severn (11 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 Worcester
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
Towns near Worcester
Distances and directions are measured from Worcester.
| Town | Postcode district | OS grid square | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Droitwich | WR9 | SO86 | 6 mi north-east |
| Great Malvern | WR14 | SO74 | 7 mi south-west |
| Stourport-on-Severn | DY13 | SO87 | 11 mi north |
| Bromsgrove | B61 | SO97 | 12 mi north-east |
| Evesham | WR11 | SP04 | 13 mi south-east |
| Kidderminster | DY10 | SO87 | 14 mi north |
Rules that apply in England
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.
Flood risk
Environment Agency flood maps and the sequential test steer new homes away from areas at highest risk of flooding.
What happens next
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.
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.
Your questions answered
Do you cover the villages around Worcester?
Yes. Villages between Worcester, Droitwich and Great Malvern often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.
How do I get an offer for land in Worcester?
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.
Where do you buy land?
Across England and Wales. Planning rules differ between the two, and we take that into account in every appraisal.
What is Class Q?
Class Q is a permitted development right in England that allows some agricultural buildings to become homes through a prior approval process, rather than a full planning application, subject to limits and conditions.
Find out what we'd pay for your land near Worcester
Send the postcode and a rough size. We'll check the title and planning position and come back to you.