Used cordless drills in the UK typically sell for £30 to £180 (about $40 to $240). On a cordless drill you are really selling the battery platform, so state the voltage, the battery capacity and how many batteries are included before anything else.
What cordless drills are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £180 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £153 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £117 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £81 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £45 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Batteries holding a full charge on a current platform
- Brushless motors, which last far longer
What pulls it down
- Discontinued battery platforms with no replacements
- Worn chucks that no longer grip bits securely
Selling a cordless drill in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Charge each battery fully and test under load
- Tighten a bit and check the chuck holds without slipping
Getting it ready
- Note the battery platform, voltage and the amp-hour rating of each battery.
- Test the chuck, both speed settings, the clutch and the charger.
Photograph
- The drill with a battery fitted, from the side
- The battery labels showing voltage and amp-hour rating
- The chuck and clutch collar, plus the case and any bits
Put in the description
- Brand, battery platform and voltage
- How many batteries, their amp-hour rating and their tested condition
- Whether the charger is included, and whether it is the fast charger
Brand, voltage and batteries: “DeWalt 18V Cordless Drill with 2 x 4.0Ah Batteries and Charger”. Battery count and capacity belong in the title because they are most of the value. Naming the platform matters — buyers already invested in a brand’s batteries search for it specifically.
Postable, but lithium batteries are restricted by some couriers — check before promising, and never post a damaged or swollen battery.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £180 a buyer pays is the £180 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for cordless drills.
Common questions
Where can I sell a cordless drill in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Which battery platform is it?
Name the brand and voltage. Buyers already owning batteries in that system will pay more for a bare tool than a stranger would.
What matters most on a used cordless drill?
The batteries and the platform. A drill on a current, widely supported battery system is worth far more than the same tool on a discontinued one.
What is a brushless motor?
A motor with no wearing brushes, giving longer life and better efficiency. Buyers pay a premium for brushless tools.
More: how to sell a cordless drill, what cordless drills are worth, or Tools & DIY across the United Kingdom.