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Sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Speke

Thinking about whether to sell landlocked land or land with access problems in Speke? A free appraisal tells you what we'd pay and how we got there, with no obligation to go further.

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
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Speke at a glance

Speke (L24) sits in OS grid square SJ48, about 7 miles south-east of Liverpool. Sites between here and Halewood or Runcorn are just as much of interest to us.

Largely urban, with substantial brownfield land in Liverpool and the surrounding boroughs and green belt around the edges.

TownSpeke
CountyMerseyside
CountryEngland
Postcode districtL24
OS grid squareSJ48
Nearest towns we coverHalewood (1 mi), Garston (2 mi), Runcorn (5 mi)
Distance from LiverpoolAbout 7 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

Is your land near Speke a good fit?

  • Land with access only over a farm track or private road
  • Ransom strips and narrow access plots
  • Land with disputed or unclear rights of way
  • Small strips that control access to larger sites

We look at the title plans for your land and its neighbours to find the realistic ways in, then price the land on that basis.

How we arrive at a figure for land in Merseyside

Route to a road

The cost and likelihood of securing access is the main driver of value.

Existing rights

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

Prescriptive rights

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

Planning

Access must meet highway standards for the number of homes.

Four routes to a sale

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.

What happens next

  1. Tell us about your land

    Send the postcode or address and a rough size.

  2. We check it properly

    Title, planning history, access, flood maps and local policy.

  3. You get a written offer

    With the main figures behind it, so your adviser can check it.

  4. Solicitors complete the sale

    Exchange and complete, or exchange now and complete when planning is granted.

What England's rules mean for your land

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.

Common problems, and how we handle them

The only route is over a neighbour's land

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

You own a strip someone else needs

We'll explain how ransom value is typically assessed so you can negotiate from a sound position.

Useful to send us

  • A plan, or a screenshot from an online map
  • Details of any tenants or grazing agreements
  • Photos of the land and its access
  • How soon you'd ideally like to sell

Questions from landowners near Speke

What is a ransom strip?

A strip of land, sometimes very narrow, that sits between a development site and the road. Whoever owns it can control access and may claim a share of the development value.

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.

How do I get an offer for land in Speke?

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.

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