Buying Land in Rutland

East Midlands · ENGLAND

Key Facts

Avg. Price/Acre

£10,500

area

152 sq miles

major Towns

Oakham, Uppingham, Cottesmore

population

41,000

Buyers in Rutland tend to be farmers looking to expand holdings, self-builders seeking rural plots, and investors drawn to one of England's smaller counties. Before making an offer on any plot, it is worth checking title, access rights, planning history, and any charges or restrictions registered against the land. BuyLand does not list or sell land, but it provides plot reports, official HM Land Registry documents, and free land valuations to help buyers make informed decisions.

What land actually sells for in Rutland

Rutland covers around 152 square miles and has a population of roughly 41,000, which means land transactions are relatively infrequent and the market is thin compared with larger counties. Agricultural land in the area is typically valued at around £10,500 per acre, reflecting steady demand from farming operators in the region around Oakham, Uppingham, and Cottesmore. Because deals are sparse, individual sales can move the apparent price range noticeably. Buyers should treat each plot on its own merits and obtain proper checks before proceeding.

Recent land-category transactions in Rutland (HMLR price paid)

  • Boot & Shoe, The Street, OakhamSold £765,000 · Feb 2026£766,000 today
    Sold price
    £765,000 (Feb 2026)
    House price index then
    102.2
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    +0.1%
    Estimated value today
    £766,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
  • 16, Main Street, Market HarboroughSold £440,000 · Jan 2026£440,000 today
    Sold price
    £440,000 (Jan 2026)
    House price index then
    102.3
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    +0%
    Estimated value today
    £440,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
  • 38a, Melton Road, OakhamSold £157,500 · Jan 2026£158,000 today
    Sold price
    £157,500 (Jan 2026)
    House price index then
    102.3
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    +0%
    Estimated value today
    £158,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
  • Manor House, StamfordSold £1,700,000 · Jan 2026£1,700,000 today
    Sold price
    £1,700,000 (Jan 2026)
    House price index then
    102.3
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    +0%
    Estimated value today
    £1,700,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
  • Tollbar House, Exton Lane, OakhamSold £1,325,000 · Dec 2025£1,312,000 today
    Sold price
    £1,325,000 (Dec 2025)
    House price index then
    103.3
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    -1%
    Estimated value today
    £1,312,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
  • Finch'S Arms, Oakham Road, OakhamSold £1,600,000 · Dec 2025£1,585,000 today
    Sold price
    £1,600,000 (Dec 2025)
    House price index then
    103.3
    Index latest (May 2026)
    102.3
    Market change since sale
    -1%
    Estimated value today
    £1,585,000
    Normalised with the East Midlands UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.

Source: HM Land Registry price paid data, "other" property class (the category land sales are recorded under), normalised to today with the UK House Price Index.

Where to find land for sale in Rutland

BuyLand doesn't list plots. Land for sale in Rutland 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.

Map of Rutland