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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Wigston

If you want to sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Wigston, you can deal with the buyer directly. We look at the land, explain what it's worth and why, and leave the decision with you.

If you own a ransom strip, it may be the key to someone else's development. That can make it far more valuable than its size suggests.

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  • Figures explained, so you can check them
  • No pressure to decide

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Land around Wigston

Wigston (LE18) sits in OS grid square SP69, about 4 miles south-east of Leicester. Sites between here and Oadby or Humberstone are just as much of interest to us.

Largely lowland farmland and growing towns. Unlike many Midlands counties, Leicestershire has no designated green belt.

TownWigston
CountyLeicestershire
CountryEngland
Postcode districtLE18
OS grid squareSP69
Nearest towns we coverOadby (2 mi), Leicester (4 mi), Humberstone (5 mi)
Distance from LeicesterAbout 4 miles south-east
Planning systemNational Planning Policy Framework and local plan
Ways to sellOutright, subject to planning, option or joint venture
Aerial view of a grass field enclosed by gardens with only a narrow strip leading to the road

What we look for around Wigston

  • Land with access only over a farm track or private road
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Backland behind houses with no frontage
  • Small strips that control access to larger sites

Land with no access is harder to sell, but not impossible. Often there's a route that can be negotiated, or a neighbour who benefits from a joint scheme.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Leicestershire

Existing rights

Rights of way in the deeds may already allow some use, though not necessarily for new homes.

Neighbouring land

A joint scheme with neighbours can unlock value for everyone.

Prescriptive rights

Long use can sometimes create rights, which need legal advice.

Amenity use

Without access, value may be limited to grazing or adjoining owners.

Choosing how to sell

Outright purchase

At a price that reflects the access risk we take on.

Subject-to-planning sale

We complete once access and permission are secured.

Option agreements

Useful while access is negotiated with neighbours.

Joint ventures

Often the best way to combine landlocked land with the land that gives access.

How a sale works

  1. Send us the address

    A postcode, a plan or a what3words location is enough to start.

  2. We do the homework

    We read the title and planning record and check flood risk and access.

  3. We put an offer in writing

    It shows how we got there. There's no obligation to accept.

  4. The legal work

    Your solicitor and ours handle the contract through to completion.

Planning and legal points for land in Leicestershire

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.

Land registration

Land in England is registered with HM Land Registry. Unregistered land needs first registration when it's sold, which your solicitor arranges.

Awkward details we deal with

The only route is over a neighbour's land

We can approach the neighbour about a joint scheme or an access agreement.

The deeds mention a right of way but it's unclear

Your solicitor will check the wording. Old rights may not cover new homes, and that affects value.

Useful to send us

  • The address or postcode
  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Any planning applications or letters
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Common questions

How is a ransom strip valued?

There's no fixed rule. Valuations often refer to a share of the uplift in value the access unlocks. Take advice from a surveyor.

Does a right of way allow access for new homes?

Not always. A right of way granted for agricultural use may not cover residential traffic. Your solicitor will check.

Will you buy land that may never get access?

Possibly, at a price reflecting that risk. We'll tell you honestly.

Do you cover the villages around Wigston?

Yes. Villages between Wigston, Oadby and Leicester often have the kind of edge-of-settlement land we're looking for.

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