Buying Land in West Sussex
South East · ENGLAND
Key Facts
Avg. Price/Acre
£10,500
area
768 sq miles
major Towns
Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Horsham, Bognor Regis
population
866,000
Buyers looking at land in West Sussex range from self-builders and smallholders to developers and investors eyeing the county's towns and coastal edges. Before making an offer, it is worth checking ownership, boundaries, access rights, planning history, and any charges or restrictions registered against the title. BuyLand does not list or sell land, but it provides plot reports, official HM Land Registry documents, and free land valuations so buyers can assess a plot with confidence.
What land actually sells for in West Sussex
West Sussex covers around 768 square miles and holds a population of roughly 866,000, with land activity spread across areas in and around Chichester, Crawley, Worthing, Horsham, and Bognor Regis. Agricultural land in the county typically changes hands at around £10,500 per acre, though individual plots vary considerably depending on access, planning status, and location. The recorded transaction picture for the county is not extensive, which suggests buyers should treat each available plot carefully rather than assume a liquid market. Thin supply can push prices on well-positioned land, making independent checks on title and value particularly important before committing.
Recent land-category transactions in West Sussex (HMLR price paid)
130, Middleton Road, Bognor RegisSold £300,000 · Jun 2026
Sold £300,000 in Jun 2026. No index estimate available for this sale.
Unit 6, Redkiln Close, HorshamSold £1,372,222 · Jun 2026
Sold £1,372,222 in Jun 2026. No index estimate available for this sale.
29, London Road, East GrinsteadSold £1,200,000 · Jun 2026
Sold £1,200,000 in Jun 2026. No index estimate available for this sale.
St. Annes Cottage, Medmerry, ChichesterSold £220,000 · Jun 2026
Sold £220,000 in Jun 2026. No index estimate available for this sale.
80, Updown Hill, Haywards HeathSold £278,000 · May 2026≈ £278,000 today
- Sold price
- £278,000 (May 2026)
- House price index then
- 98.3
- Index latest (May 2026)
- 98.3
- Market change since sale
- +0%
- Estimated value today
- ≈ £278,000
- Normalised with the South East UK House Price Index — an indication of market movement, not a valuation of this property.
Hungerhill, Coolham Road, HorshamSold £675,000 · May 2026≈ £675,000 today
- Sold price
- £675,000 (May 2026)
- House price index then
- 98.3
- Index latest (May 2026)
- 98.3
- Market change since sale
- +0%
- Estimated value today
- ≈ £675,000
- Normalised with the South East 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 West Sussex
BuyLand doesn't list plots. Land for sale in West Sussex 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.