Land & Development Requirements

Actively acquiring care home sites across the UK. Clear criteria. Quick decisions. Direct dealing with the decision makers.

Working With
Landowners & Agents

Our landowner and agent partners choose to work with Barcroft Estates because we offer a proactive, commercially focused approach, backed by specialist development and planning expertise. We take the time to understand each site's potential, communicate clearly and work collaboratively to secure the best possible outcome. From initial discussions through to planning and delivery, we offer a professional, straightforward and reliable partnership.
Working With Landowners & Agents

Care Home Acquisition Criteria

Site Size:
  • 1+ acres
  • Larger sites considered for mixed-use development
Location Requirements:
  • UK cities, market towns and suburban locations
  • Well trafficked roads
  • Prominent road frontages
  • Good public transport links
Demographics:
  • 20,000 population within a 2-mile radius
  • 50,000 population within a 5-mile radius
  • Mid-market and affluent areas across the UK
Priority Regions:
  • South East & London
  • South West
  • East Midlands
  • East of England
  • West Midlands & Wales
  • North West
Care Home Acquisition Criteria
Roadside & Commercial Sites

Roadside & Commercial Sites

Site Size:

0.5 acres minimum.

Location:

Arterial routes, main A-roads, trunk roads and roundabouts, nationwide.

Demographics:

Strong daily traffic counts and clear visibility from the main road.

Uses

Sought Drive-thru food and beverage, forecourt convenience, EV charging, roadside services, trade counter and light commercial.

Adjacent Uses:

We favour sites with complementary neighbours, service stations, retail parks, hotels and travel hubs.

Access:

Existing vehicular access preferred; new access considered subject to highways.

Planning Status:

All planning statuses considered — allocated, unallocated, with or without consent.

Sites We Consider

We consider a broad range of site types for redevelopment. Every site is different, and each is assessed on its own merits.

Former Care Homes
Former Care Homes
Existing operations at end-of-life, or sites suitable for demolition and rebuild.
Pubs & Hotels
Pubs & Hotels
Under-performing or closed hospitality assets with strong location fundamentals.
Light Industrial
Light Industrial
Older employment stock ready for redevelopment.
Petrol Stations
Petrol Stations
Forecourt sites suitable for care or mixed-use redevelopment
Educational Sites
Educational Sites
Former schools, colleges and training facilities.
Residential
Residential
Bungalows, houses and small residential clusters where land assembly and change of use is achievable
Our Projects Across the UK

Every care home we’ve secured, built or brought through planning, mapped in one place.

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