Who buys agricultural land in Devon?

Land is bought principally by existing farmers looking to scale up, as well as farmers relocating here. Those buying for tax reasons or environmental projects also compete for this type of land.

What do lifestyle and relocation buyers look for in Devon?

Period properties with sufficient land for a smallholding, grazing or equestrian use plus easy access to a market town or village with local amenities. Coastal views and access to beaches are also on buyers’ wish lists.

Sell Land in Devon

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The Devon Land Market Right Now

There are 411 land listings on the market in Devon right now, asking £416,199 on average (£22k per acre). The average land listing has been on the market 123 days, and 24 arrived in the last week.

411

Land listings right now

£416k

Average asking price

£22k

Average price per acre

123

Average days on market

£180k

Median asking price

6,550

Acres on the market

21.4

Average parcel (acres)

New this week

Live figures from land currently listed on LandSale.

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We Assess It and Recommend the Strongest Route

We consider your property against live demand in Devon and active market competition and recommend one of three paths.

Open Market

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Secure Auction

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Off-Market

Direct introduction to developers, who are often willing to pay more for the right property.

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Devon’s patchwork of hedged green fields is often thought of as stereotypically English but it describes the county’s land market in a nutshell. Devon is predominantly agricultural: most of it is grazing, dairy in the lowlands and sheep on its moorland, with the remainder divided between arable, market gardens and woodland. The county’s largest residential markets are Exeter, a business and university city, and Plymouth where services, maritime industries and the naval dockyards underpin the economy. Devon also has a significant tourist property market, centred on Torquay, Paignton and its many coastal villages. It is a draw for second home owners and those relocating as a lifestyle choice.

Town or country? This is the first point to address when looking to sell land in Devon. Urban plots are likely to see demand from residential or commercial developers. Depending on their size, exact location and planning status they might suit open market sale, auction or direct offer to a developer. Agricultural land in Devon generally stays within the agricultural market; other rural land might find an amenity, tourist or lifestyle buyer. A local rural property agent is best placed to advise on the most appropriate sales route.

Factors to Consider When Selling Devon Land

Geography and climate. A very diverse geography includes sheltered, temperate lowlands (Devon has some of the UK’s mildest winters) and exposed uplands. The elevation and relief of the land dictate what sort of agricultural or alternative use it has
Access issues. Narrow lanes bounded by high Devon banks are a fact of life. Land with difficult access will have more limited potential and buyer demand
Protected landscapes. Around a third of Devon is within a national park (Dartmoor and Exmoor) or one of five National Landscape areas; development is constrained here

How Devon Towns Compare

Live figures from land currently listed in Devon by town.

Town	Land listings	Price per acre	Avg days on market
Plymouth	23	£206k	121
Paignton	22	£25k	136
Exeter	19	£286k	164
Honiton	18	£46k	116
Torquay	16	£23k	130
Ivybridge	15	£153k	99
Newton Abbot	15	£36k	136
Northam	15	£42k	97
Kingsteignton	14	£53k	118
Bideford	14	£76k	88
Ilfracombe	13	£43k	149
Kingsbridge	13	£35k	91
Sidmouth	12	£9,322	107
Westward Ho!	12	-	94
Ottery St Mary	11	£297k	132