Beazer Homes homes in Swindon
We can trace 66 homes on 3 developments in Swindon to Beazer Homes, first sold between 1997 and 1999. For 3 of them the evidence is weak, so they're marked "possibly".
Beazer Homes build quality in Swindon
Of the 53 Beazer Homes homes in Swindon with an energy certificate, 0% are rated B or better, against 43% for all mapped new-build homes in Swindon. Ratings: C 15 D 17 E 21. They're mostly 37 detached houses, 15 semi-detached houses and 12 terraced houses. 80% have been resold since they were new.
Energy ratings and sales are public facts, not a measure of workmanship. Build quality on BuildingRecord will come from verified resident reviews.
Beazer Homes reviews in Swindon
No resident reviews of Beazer Homes homes in Swindon yet. Reviews from people who live in them are opening soon, and each one is checked before it appears.
Problems with Beazer Homes houses?
We have no recorded issues on Beazer Homes developments in Swindon. That doesn't mean there are none: we only list issues with a public source, such as New Homes Ombudsman decisions, council records or press reports. If you know of one, tell us.
Whoever built it, see our snagging and defects guide.
Every Beazer Homes development in Swindon
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|
Possibly built by Beazer Homes
Only a company name links these to Beazer Homes, so treat them as unconfirmed.
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Swift Avenue SN25 4 | 16 | 1997–1999 |
| Cobbett Close SN25 4 | 37 | 1998–1999 |
| Joyce Close SN25 4 | 13 | 1997–1998 |
Company record: Beazer Homes Limited
- Company number
- 00361750
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 10 June 1940
- Registered office
- Persimmon House, Fulford, York, YO19 4FE
- What it does (SIC codes)
- 99999 Dormant company
Latest accounts made up to 31 December 2025 (dormant). Next accounts due by 30 September 2027. Confirmation statement next due by 20 November 2027.
History
- 10 June 1940 Incorporated as William Leech (Builders) Limited
- 31 December 1980 Renamed from William Leech (Builders) Limited to William Leech Limited
- 21 May 1997 Renamed from William Leech Limited to Beazer Homes Limited
- 6 April 2016 Persimmon Holdings Limited recorded as in control when the register started (owns 75–100% of shares and votes, can appoint and remove directors)
Who owns it
Owned by Persimmon Holdings Limited, which is owned by Persimmon Finance Limited, which is owned by Persimmon Public Limited Company (the top company in the group).
| Person or company with significant control | Control | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon Holdings Limited | owns 75–100% of shares and votes, can appoint and remove directors | 6 April 2016 | Now |
Companies House has recorded who controls each company since April 2016. Earlier takeovers aren't in this list, so we add the main ones below with a source.
- Beazer Group plc, owner of Beazer Homes, was bought by Persimmon plc in 2001, so Beazer Homes became part of the Persimmon group. Source: Persimmon plc (Wikipedia)
Previous names
| Name | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| William Leech Limited | 31 December 1980 | 21 May 1997 |
| William Leech (Builders) Limited | 10 June 1940 | 31 December 1980 |
Directors and officers
| Current | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| SMITH, Michael John | Director | 14 January 2022 |
| NICHOLS, Julia | Director | 30 September 2021 |
| DAVISON, Tracy Lazelle | Secretary | 22 October 2001 |
25 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| KILLORAN, Michael Hugh | Director | 15 March 2001 | 14 January 2022 |
| STENHOUSE, Richard Paul, Mr | Director | 30 September 2016 | 30 September 2021 |
| JENKINSON, David | Director | 1 May 2016 | 20 September 2020 |
| FAIRBURN, Jeffrey | Director | 1 January 2010 | 31 December 2018 |
| FRANCIS, Gerald Neil | Director | 1 May 2002 | 30 September 2016 |
| GREENAWAY, Nigel Peter | Director | 18 April 2013 | 30 April 2016 |
| FARLEY, Michael Peter | Director | 15 March 2001 | 18 April 2013 |
| BRYANT, David George | Director | 3 May 2001 | 31 December 2009 |
| WHITE, John | Director | 15 March 2001 | 31 December 2009 |
| MILLAR, John | Director | 15 March 2001 | 30 April 2006 |
| GREWER, Geoffrey | Director | 15 March 2001 | 1 May 2002 |
| ARMSTRONG, Brian | Secretary | 1 August 1996 | 22 October 2001 |
| CADWALLADER, John Stuart | Director | 15 May 1997 | 5 October 2001 |
| LOW, John David | Director | 15 May 1997 | 1 June 2001 |
| SMITH, Nicholas Howard | Director | 2 December 1998 | 11 May 2001 |
| WEBB, Dennis Michael | Director | – | 28 October 1999 |
| CALVERT, Andrew Richard John | Director | 12 February 1997 | 27 August 1998 |
| BASELEY, Stewart Antony | Director | 15 May 1997 | 26 June 1998 |
| SMITH, David John | Director | 20 January 1994 | 12 February 1997 |
| HAMSHAW THOMAS, Charles William | Secretary | 25 February 1994 | 31 July 1996 |
| ARMSTRONG, Brian | Secretary | – | 20 February 1995 |
| PRIEST, David Norman | Director | – | 25 February 1994 |
| ARMSTRONG, Brian | Secretary | – | 25 February 1994 |
| MURRAY, Stephen | Director | 16 November 1993 | 20 January 1994 |
| MACFARLANE, Robert Longmuir | Director | – | 16 November 1993 |
Names, roles and dates only, as published by Companies House. We don't show home addresses or dates of birth.
Charges and insolvency
No charges (secured loans or mortgages) registered. No insolvency history.
From Companies House, checked 15 November 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Not shown yet, because we don't have a reliable public source for them: figures from the accounts (turnover, profit, net assets), the new-home warranty provider, New Homes Quality Code registration and the number of homes built each year.
It also owned land titles on St Austell Way, Kurmanski Close, Malone Avenue, Hewlett Place.
Beazer Homes in other towns
- Beazer Homes homes in Swindon 66 homes
How Beazer Homes compares with other builders in Swindon
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