£3.2 billion
We return all our net profit to the Treasury, generating £3.2 billion for the nation's finances over the last decade
Across communities, countryside, coast and seabed, we own and manage land for the benefit of the nation.
We are an independent business sitting between the public and private sectors, acting in the national interest both today, and for future generations.
Our £16 billion portfolio includes rural land, the seabed and urban centres.
This includes one of the largest rural holdings in the country, an estate across Regent Street and St James’s in London, and the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Unlocking the potential of our seabed and coastline to support the nation’s net zero and energy-secure future
Supporting the sustainable transformation of land for farmers and for a thriving natural world
Across 16,000 acres of ancient landscape, we’re creating a centre of ecological and environmental best practice
Creating vibrant destinations and communities for people and businesses, with inclusivity at their core
We aim to balance the short-term and long-term, generating profit today while creating value for future generations.
We support nature recovery, the energy transition and the nation's road to net zero.
We help to create inclusive communities and support economic growth and productivity.
We are setting out a new leasing round for commercial-scale floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea, enough to power more than 4 million homes.
The UK’s offshore wind industry is set to benefit from increased early-stage investment in its supply chain through the launch of The Crown Estate’s innovative Supply Chain Accelerator.
The site of the former Debenhams in Oxford will soon be transformed into a c.100,000 sq ft life sciences, technology and innovation space in the heart of the city, as The Crown Estate partners with Oxford Science Enterprises and Pioneer Group to provide vital lab space in the region.
The UK has moved closer to establishing high-integrity marine natural capital markets to significantly boost the protection and restoration of marine and coastal ecosystems. This follows the launch of a new roadmap setting out key recommendations and actions for implementation through to 2030.
Fosse Park, the successful retail and dining destination in Leicestershire, has unveiled plans for the expansion of its M&S anchor store. M&S will invest in expanding and renewing its store at Fosse Park, following the retailer’s continued success, increasing the store size by 11,500 sq ft to a total size in excess of 100,000 sq ft.
The Crown Estate is set to welcome two new restaurants to its West End portfolio – Sael, a British brasserie from Michelin star chef Jason Atherton, and Claro, a farm-to-table venture focusing on Eastern Mediterranean cuisine.
The UK offshore wind industry is gearing up for a new era of accelerated, sustainable growth supported by a range of new approaches and commitments introduced in 2023, according to The Crown Estate’s latest UK Offshore Wind Report 2023.