Buying Land in County Londonderry
Northern Ireland · NORTHERN IRELAND

Key Facts
Avg. Price/Acre
£8,500
area
798 sq miles
major Towns
Derry, Coleraine, Limavady, Magherafelt, Portstewart
population
249,000
County Londonderry attracts buyers ranging from farmers seeking additional agricultural land to developers looking at sites near Derry, Coleraine, and the north coast. Before making an offer on any plot here, buyers should confirm title, check for access rights, and understand any planning restrictions that apply under the Northern Ireland planning system. BuyLand does not list or sell land, but it provides plot reports, HM Land Registry documents, and free land valuations to help buyers carry out proper due diligence before committing.
What land actually sells for in County Londonderry
Transaction data for County Londonderry is limited, which suggests the market for land changing hands here is thin compared with many parts of Great Britain. Agricultural land in the county carries a typical guide price of around £8,500 per acre, reflecting the rural character of much of the 798 square miles that make up the area. Activity, where it does occur, tends to be concentrated around the larger towns such as Derry, Coleraine, and Magherafelt rather than the open countryside. Buyers should treat any valuation with caution given the low volume of comparable sales available.

Where to find land for sale in County Londonderry
BuyLand doesn't list plots. Land for sale in County Londonderry is mostly marketed through the major portals under their land categories, through regional land and farm agents, and at property auctions, where plots often sell with short completion deadlines.
Wherever you find a plot, the checks matter more than the listing. Flood risk, planning constraints, access and legal title vary field by field, and the asking price tells you none of it.
Local planning authority: view the planning portal → for local plans, constraints and application history.