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In the North of England, 21,400 acres of farmland were marketed to the end of September 2025, down 22% from 27,500 acres in 2024. While the drop seems significant, 2024 was unusually active and the market has now returned to more typical levels. This has led to fewer opportunities for buyers of commercially sized holdings. However, across the board the best properties have sold well.
Values have remained broadly in line with 2024, with top-tier assets achieving slightly more where local demand was strong. Poultry and pig units have seen notable value increases, driven by demand for established space, planning and licensing challenges, and rising build costs.
Most correctly priced land and farms have found buyers and concluded successfully. Activity from environmentally driven buyers has slowed, as they await clearer financial returns from carbon and BNG markets.
Looking ahead to 2026, more bare land may come to market, especially in the east of the region, where financial pressures on arable farms are mounting. While this doesn’t always lead to a surge in supply, restructuring or retirement may follow as returns remain low.
Pig and poultry unit sales are expected to stay strong. Grassland farms have benefited from good livestock and stable milk prices, though some downward pressure on these prices is emerging.
Overall, the market remains stable with supported pricing. However, the full impact of the 2024 and 2025 Budgets on buyer and seller sentiment is still to be seen.