We're unlocking space for innovation, new homes and jobs
£1.5bn
committed for UK science, innovation and technology
56,000
potential new homes to be built in the UK
What we do
Our purpose is to create lasting and share prosperity for the nation
At The Crown Estate we manage land, property and the seabed across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, acting independently, commercially and for our nation's future.
We focus on national challenges where we can make a meaningful difference, helping to deliver on the UK's priorities today and for generations to come. Our investments drive positive impact for the climate, nature, communities and the UK's public finances - strengthening energy security, supporting growth sectors and enabling new homes, jobs and infrastructure.
Our profits at The Crown Estate, which have totalled more than £5 billion over the last ten years, are returned to the UK government for public spending
We focus on the nation's long-term challenges
Net zero and energy security
Being a leader in supporting the UK towards a net zero carbon and energy-secure future
Inclusive communities and economic growth
Helping create inclusive communities and support economic growth and productivity
Nature and biodiversity
Taking a leading role in stewarding the UK’s natural environment and biodiversity
Responsible financial returns
We return our profits to the UK government for public spending
We're powering Britain's clean energy future
£400m
investment in supply chain for offshore wind
12GW
of clean power generated through offshore wind
We're helping nature thrive
15%
of rural land will be dedicated for nature
£20m
Rural Environment Fund and over 15k acres of land under sustainable tenancy agreements
Our stories
Find out more on how we're delivering on our strategy, with projects that have a positive impact on nature, climate and people. Hear from our teams and our partners as to how we're making a difference for our nation's future.
Want to know more about The Crown Estate?
See some of our most frequently asked questions below or read the full set here.
We’re an independent commercial business, set up by an Act of Parliament in 1961. We’re not owned by the Government or the King. Our assets are held ‘in right of the Crown’ for the duration of the Sovereign’s reign, but cannot be sold by them, nor do revenues from the assets belong to them.
Our history dates back to 1760 when George III transferred land and property to the Government, with the revenue going to HM Treasury, in return for a fixed income, which is now known as the ‘Sovereign Grant’. To this day, we continue to give all of our net revenue profit to HM Treasury.
We manage a diverse portfolio of assets including land, property, and the seabed. Most of our income comes from leasing these assets to customers. We retain an element of our income for future investment in the business. We then return our net revenue profit to HM Treasury for public spending and the benefit of the nation’s finances.
The Sovereign Grant is a system which determines how much the Royal Household receives for public duties, against our net revenue profit. This is currently set at 12% and is paid to the Royal Household by the Government.
The Crown Estate Act 2025 modernises our investment and borrowing powers, allowing us to borrow capital and invest more flexibly to fund projects that unlock value and deliver long-term benefits for the UK.
