£4.1 billion
We return all our net profit to the Treasury, generating £4.1 billion for the nation's finances over the last decade
Lasting and shared prosperity for the nation
Who we are
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 portfolio
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.
Marine
Unlocking the potential of our seabed and coastline to support the nation’s net zero and energy-secure future
Land
Supporting the sustainable transformation of land for farmers and for a thriving natural world
The Windsor Estate
Across 16,000 acres of ancient landscape, we’re creating a centre of ecological and environmental best practice
Property & Places
Creating vibrant destinations and communities for people and businesses, with inclusivity at their core
The value we create
Financial
We aim to balance the short-term and long-term, generating profit today while creating value for future generations.
Environmental
We support nature recovery, the energy transition and the nation's road to net zero.
Social
We help to create inclusive communities and support economic growth and productivity.
Sea, Land and City
A new documentary showcasing solutions to the threats facing nature and biodiversity.
Our impact
Latest news
Property & PlacesIconic modernist building set for refurbishment as The Crown Estate unveils development pipeline
The Crown Estate has unveiled details of its pipeline of developments in London’s West End. The three projects, which have a Gross Development Value of over £430 million, will deliver 251,000 sq ft of office, leisure and retail space in the heart of the Capital.
Property & PlacesThe Crown Estate and Grosvenor call for improved accessibility and inclusivity standard across UK real estate
Grosvenor and The Crown Estate have today launched a new report that sheds light on the challenges faced by people with physical and hidden disabilities when accessing and working within buildings and public spaces across the UK.
The Crown EstateInterconnectivity at heart of The Crown Estate’s new Nature Recovery approach
The Crown Estate has published a new ambition for Nature Recovery that will drive a consistent approach across its diverse assets on land and seabed, following a 12-month engagement process with a wide range of nature experts and organisations.
Property & PlacesEmbassy of Ireland takes four floors in landmark office building
The Crown Estate has today announced that the Government of Ireland has taken just over 30,000 sq ft of space in the refurbished 10 Spring Gardens development, in the heart of St James’s.
MarineThe Crown Estate and Eni sign agreement on UK’s first carbon capture project to reuse existing infrastructure
The Crown Estate has awarded an Agreement for Lease to global energy company, Eni, for the first carbon capture and storage project in the UK to repurpose existing pipeline infrastructure, reducing both cost and the environmental impact of construction.
LandThe Crown Estate purchases The Dissington Estate in Northumberland
The Crown Estate has announced the acquisition of The Dissington Estate in Northumberland. The estate, located eight miles northwest of Newcastle Upon Tyne, consists of five principal holdings and five residential properties, set across 2,552 acres of largely arable land, pasture and woodland.
