Average Price of Land Per Acre Across the UK

England

England shows significant variation between regions, with prime arable land in the South generally commanding the highest prices.

North

North East: £7,067/acre
North West (Cumbria): £7,700/acre
North West (Average): £8,067/acre
Yorkshire: £9,130/acre

Midlands

East Midlands: £9,290/acre
West Midlands: £9,750/acre

East

East of England (Prime Arable): £9,368/acre
East of England (Grade 3 Arable): £9,061/acre

South West

Devon: £10,520/acre
Cornwall: £9,350/acre
Somerset: £10,120/acre
Dorset: £10,120/acre
South West (Regional Average): £9,240/acre

South East

South East (Regional Average): £9,941/acre
Hampshire: £10,340/acre
Surrey: £9,680/acre
East Sussex: £9,570/acre

England National Averages

Prime Arable Land: £10,100/acre
Pasture Land: £8,500/acre

Scotland

Land prices in Scotland are highly regional, with remote areas being significantly cheaper than prime arable land on the East Coast.

Overall Average: £7,000/acre

By Region

East Coast (Prime Arable): £10,500/acre
Lothians: £10,500/acre
Central Scotland: £7,000/acre
North East Scotland: £8,500/acre
Scottish Borders: £8,000/acre
South West Scotland: £5,000/acre
West Scotland: £4,500/acre
Highlands and Islands: £4,500/acre

Wales

Land prices in Wales are moderately high, with prime agricultural areas attracting the best rates.

Overall Average: £8,641/acre
Powys: £8,266/acre
Monmouthshire: £9,017/acre

Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland has the highest average land prices in the UK, particularly in the fertile counties.

Overall Average: £14,736/acre

By County

County Armagh: £20,174/acre (highest)
County Down: £19,000/acre
County Tyrone: £17,500/acre
County Londonderry: £14,800/acre
County Antrim: £13,500/acre
County Fermanagh: £8,867/acre (lowest)

Key Observations

Highest Prices

Northern Ireland dominates UK land prices, with County Armagh topping £20,000/acre.
In England, the South West and South East regions lead, especially prime arable land (£10,000–£10,500/acre).

Mid-range Prices

Midlands, East England, and parts of Wales fall into the £8,500–£9,750/acre range.

Lowest Prices

Rural Scotland, particularly West Scotland and the Highlands & Islands, offers the most affordable land at £4,500/acre.

Price Variations

Local factors—land quality, accessibility, and infrastructure—can cause significant variations.
Some premium sales in England and Northern Ireland reach £13,500–£17,000/acre, while lower-quality parcels can sell below the regional average.

Summary Table of Averages by Region

Country / Region	Average Price (£/acre)
England (Prime Arable)	10,100
England (Pasture)	8,500
North East England	7,067
North West England	8,067
Yorkshire	9,130
East Midlands	9,290
West Midlands	9,750
East of England	9,061–9,368
South West England	9,240
South East England	9,941
Scotland	7,000
Wales	8,641
Northern Ireland	14,736

Our Estimation Process

The process of estimating average price per acre by UK region starts with identifying recent, reputable market reports from rural agents, finance providers, and official statistics. These sources typically publish regional breakdowns of achieved sale prices for different land types, such as prime arable, grade 3 arable, and pasture.

Figures are then normalised to a per‑acre basis, often converted from per‑hectare data, and cross‑checked between at least two independent publications to avoid relying on outliers. Where reports provide ranges, mid‑point values are used as pragmatic approximations for "average" prices.

Country-level and regional averages (e.g., South West or East of England) are taken directly where available and supplemented with county-level data only when regional summaries are missing. Older series are excluded in favour of 2023–2025 data to keep comparisons current and consistent.