Farmland in your area 2025: North-west England
Sales of smaller blocks of bare land have been the most common feature in market activity in the north-west of England in 2025.
This is a development which agents say is largely a result of farmers planning for succession and releasing capital to give to family.
Strong demand has come from dairy and mixed farming businesses that have expansion ambitions, driving up values by about 10% in the past 12 months.
Overall, it is cash buyers that have been the influential force in the region, a consequence of greater complexities around borrowing and the stringent requirements of lenders.
An uptick in supply is projected for 2026 as discussions on succession lead to action, with launches of larger “lock, stock and barrel” farms expected in the spring.
See also: Farmland in your area 2025: North-east England
Land values and land marketed
Land value 2025
- £8,324/acre Average paid for arable land
- £11,643/acre Average paid for prime arable land
- £5,638/acre Average paid for pasture land
- £7,843/acre Highest paid for pasture land
Land sales
- 9,900 Acres advertised in 2024
- 9,000 Acres advertised in 2025 (January to end October)
- -9 % change end October 2024 to end October 2025
Source: Savills’ farmland supply database which is based on long-run monitoring of lowland farms and farmland of more than 50 acres, publicly advertised in national and regional printed media and online property portals.
Janet Flintoft, H&H Land & Estates
The north-west of England land market has seen strong performance throughout 2025, underpinned by steady demand and a cautious level of supply.
The proposed changes to inheritance tax (IHT) relief have, as expected, reduced the number of farms and land being offered for sale.
We have seen greater numbers of farming families and landowners seeking professional advice before committing to a sale, a reflective approach that has resulted in a steady, rather than plentiful, supply.
Bare land lots have been abundant, and in the main have been sold to facilitate generational transfers or to provide cash for retirement.
Launches of larger, fully equipped farms are slower, but those that have been offered have generally sold well.
The auction route continues to be a powerful method of sale, achieving impressive results and ensuring transparent competition.
With interest rates easing and commodity prices steady, the fundamentals for a healthy, confident land market in the North West remain firmly in place.
Tony Rimmer, Rostons
Supply of land and farms coming to the market in the north-west of England in 2025 has been good.
And this has been matched by strong demand from a variety of purchaser types.
We have seen interest from existing farmers who are seeking to expand and from other buyers who have an interest in land and property.
As we move deeper into the autumn, there are signs that the market is slowing after an exceptionally dry summer, pressure on milk prices and greater talk of a penal Budget.
However, if agricultural properties are priced realistically, they are selling.
A feature of the market that has changed, though, is the time lag between an offer being accepted and a sale completing.
This period seems to be lengthening and it is now common for sales to take between four to six months to complete.
This development is a direct result of the due diligence lenders now expect – a process that takes time.
On the market
Borwicks Aynsome © H&H Land Estates
For the first time in more than a century, Borwicks Aynsome, at Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, is being openly marketed.
This well-equipped stock farm has 246 acres of meadow and pasture, traditional and modern farm buildings, a five-bedroom farmhouse and a two-bedroom bungalow.
Marketed by H&H Land & Estates, it is available at a guide price of £2.3m for the whole and is offered in five lots.
Meadow Lea Farm © Rostons
Launched by Rostons and situated in a strong dairying region, Meadow Lea Farm at Mickle Trafford, Chester, is generating a lot of interest.
The 331-acre dairy farm has arable and grassland – which is mostly in a ring-fenced – modern farm buildings, and planning consent for a residential dwelling.
It is guided at £5.5m for the whole and is available in three lots.
Farms sold in 2025
Temple Sowerby © H&H Land Estates
A substantial range of traditional and modern buildings with 78 acres of fertile grade 2 and 3 arable land in a single block at Temple Sowerby, Westmorland & Furness, was guided by H&H Land & Estates at £1.49m.
However, when it was offered at public auction, the interest in this property saw bidding go to £2.14m, with the buyer a local farmer.