£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
Creating lasting and shared prosperity for the nation
Find out more in our latest Annual Report
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.
Underwater Photography of the Year Exhibition
Dive into the beauty and biodiversity of British waters with this striking photography exhibition, hosted by The Crown Estate in partnership with Underwater Photographer of the Year.
Our impact
Latest news
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.
- The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate announces Helen Price as new Chief Financial Officer
The Crown Estate has announced today that Helen Price will be taking up the position of Chief Financial Officer from 1 January 2025.
MarineNew vision for UK seabed as The Crown Estate publishes bold approach to drive energy transition and nature recovery
An ambitious vision for how the UK’s seabed can continue to support the accelerated delivery of nature recovery and the transition to clean energy has been set out by The Crown Estate, which manages the seabed around England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The Crown EstateHuub den Rooijen awarded CBE
Huub den Rooijen, who retired as Managing Director of The Crown Estate’s marine portfolio in 2022, has been awarded an Honorary CBE for services to renewable energy and marine conservation.
- The Crown Estate
Peter Hofbauer has been appointed as a Board Counsellor of The Crown Estate
Peter Hofbauer has been appointed as a Board Counsellor of The Crown Estate with effect from 1 September 2024.
The Crown EstateThe Crown Estate launches AI employee training programme in digital drive for organisation
The Crown Estate has launched a new digital training programme to upskill employees across the organisation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in a drive to boost its digital capabilities.
