Crest Nicholson Operations homes in Swindon
We can trace 951 homes on 21 developments in Swindon to Crest Nicholson Operations, first sold between 1998 and 2024. For 15 of them the evidence is weak, so they're marked "possibly".
Crest Nicholson Operations build quality in Swindon
Of the 836 Crest Nicholson Operations homes in Swindon with an energy certificate, 50% are rated B or better, against 43% for all mapped new-build homes in Swindon. Ratings: B 420 C 365 D 46 E 5. They're mostly 283 detached houses, 220 semi-detached houses and 156 flats. 48% have been resold since they were new.
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Every Crest Nicholson Operations development in Swindon
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Southwold Close SN25 2 | 14 | 2002–2004 |
| Aviemore Road SN1 7 | 23 | 2010–2012 |
| Cassini Drive SN25 2 | 100 | 2004–2007 |
| Woolner Road SN25 2 | 26 | 2016–2017 |
| Ironstone Close SN25 2 | 38 | 2003–2004 |
| Southwold Close SN25 2 | 31 | 2007–2009 |
Possibly built by Crest Nicholson Operations
Only a company name links these to Crest Nicholson Operations, so treat them as unconfirmed.
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Eastlake SN25 2 | 138 | 2017–2024 |
| Image Road SN25 2 | 31 | 2018–2021 |
| Lilian Close SN25 1 | 40 | 2008–2010 |
| Rossetti Lane SN25 2 | 10 | 2016 |
| Lynmouth Road SN2 2 | 113 | 2003–2004 |
| Phoenix Gardens SN25 2 | 52 | 2005–2007 |
| Shapland SN25 2 | 10 | 2018 |
| Thetford Way SN25 1 | 91 | 1998–2001 |
| Rackham Close SN25 2 | 33 | 2015–2018 |
| Poachers Way SN25 4 | 14 | 2000–2001 |
| Hamstead Way SN25 4 | 15 | 1998–2001 |
| Queen Elizabeth Drive SN25 1 | 83 | 1998–2002 |
| Stratone Mews SN2 7 | 10 | 2015 |
| Millais Close SN25 2 | 38 | 2016 |
| Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2 | 41 | 2017–2019 |
Company record: Crest Nicholson Operations Limited
- Company number
- 01168311
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 26 April 1974
- Registered office
- 500 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2HJ, United Kingdom
- What it does (SIC codes)
- 41100 Development of building projects
Latest accounts made up to 31 October 2025 (full). Next accounts due by 31 July 2027. Confirmation statement next due by 3 June 2027.
History
- 26 April 1974 Incorporated as Pearce Developments Limited
- 31 October 1991 Renamed from Pearce Developments Limited to Crest Nicholson Operations Limited
- 6 April 2016 Crest Nicholson PLC 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 Crest Nicholson PLC, which is owned by Cn Finance PLC, which is owned by Crest Nicholson Holdings PLC (the top company in the group).
| Person or company with significant control | Control | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crest Nicholson PLC | 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.
Companies it controls that we name: Crest Estates Limited.
Previous names
| Name | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Pearce Developments Limited | 26 April 1974 | 31 October 1991 |
Directors and officers
| Current | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| CLARK, Andrew Martyn | Director | 12 July 2024 |
| FLOYDD, William James Spencer | Director | 30 November 2023 |
| THOMAS, Penelope | Secretary | 19 October 2023 |
29 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCHANT, David John | Director | 9 September 2019 | 31 October 2025 |
| DAYA, Kieran | Director | 12 July 2024 | 28 February 2025 |
| TRUSCOTT, Peter Martin | Director | 9 September 2019 | 14 June 2024 |
| COOPER, Duncan John | Director | 9 September 2019 | 13 December 2023 |
| HUBAND, Harriet Rosin | Secretary | 23 August 2023 | 19 October 2023 |
| MAGUIRE, Kevin | Secretary | 1 January 2009 | 18 August 2023 |
| NICHOLSON, Thomas Marshall | Director | 9 September 2019 | 27 May 2022 |
| TINKER, Nigel Christopher | Director | 29 October 2007 | 31 December 2019 |
| HOYLES, Robin Patrick | Director | 25 November 2011 | 8 November 2019 |
| STONE, Stephen | Director | 14 February 2000 | 21 May 2019 |
| BERGIN, Patrick Joseph | Director | 1 October 2011 | 26 March 2019 |
| ALLEN, Robert Lee | Director | 20 July 2017 | 16 October 2018 |
| DANCEY, Darren Paul | Director | 20 July 2017 | 21 February 2018 |
| EVANS, Stephen Patrick | Director | 1 January 2011 | 30 June 2016 |
| BEALE, Timothy Mark | Director | 4 January 2016 | 29 April 2016 |
| DARBY, David Peter | Director | 27 August 2003 | 19 January 2011 |
| CALLCUTT, Paul | Director | 8 September 2000 | 31 March 2009 |
| JONES, Mark Roger | Secretary | 1 November 2008 | 1 January 2009 |
| HAGUE, William George | Secretary | 17 August 1995 | 3 October 2008 |
| CALLCUTT, John | Director | – | 17 January 2006 |
| MURRAY, Peter Renwick | Director | – | 27 February 2004 |
| LITTLER, John Clive | Director | – | 27 August 2003 |
| ROSS, Donald | Director | 22 June 1995 | 29 January 2003 |
| WALKER, Bruce Gordon | Director | 6 July 1995 | 21 March 2002 |
| MACKENZIE, Hamish John | Director | – | 31 March 1996 |
| SHAW, Gordon Peter | Secretary | – | 17 August 1995 |
| FRESHNEY, Michael John | Director | – | 29 June 1995 |
| CRIPPS, Bernard John | Director | – | 20 April 1995 |
| JAMES, Kenneth William | Director | – | 1 June 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 Redhouse Way, Rysy Court, Henchard Crescent, Wynwards Road, Tuke Walk, Antony Road, High Ground, Burden Road, John Ruskin Road, Greene Street, Queen Elizabeth Drive, William Morris Way.
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