Linden homes in Swindon
We can trace 536 homes on 13 developments in Swindon to Linden, first sold between 1997 and 2019. For 12 of them the evidence is weak, so they're marked "possibly".
Linden build quality in Swindon
Of the 472 Linden homes in Swindon with an energy certificate, 37% are rated B or better, against 43% for all mapped new-build homes in Swindon. Ratings: A 1 B 173 C 262 D 30 E 6. They're mostly 135 detached houses, 125 terraced houses and 89 semi-detached houses. 52% 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.
Linden reviews in Swindon
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Problems with Linden houses?
We have no recorded issues on Linden 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 Linden development in Swindon
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Endeavour Road SN3 4 | 69 | 2007–2009 |
Possibly built by Linden
Only a company name links these to Linden, so treat them as unconfirmed.
| Development | Homes | First sold |
|---|---|---|
| Yardlee Walk SN1 7 | 16 | 2013 |
| Leaze Street SN1 7 | 27 | 2010–2011 |
| Ravensdale SN1 7 | 33 | 2009–2011 |
| Fitzgerold Avenue SN6 7 | 43 | 2013–2014 |
| Jagoda Court SN25 1 | 18 | 2007–2008 |
| Holliday Close SN25 4 | 32 | 1997 |
| Hatch Road SN3 4 | 71 | 2002–2004 |
| John Ruskin Road SN25 2 | 68 | 2015–2019 |
| Isambard Way SN25 2 | 23 | 2009–2014 |
| Hudson Way SN25 4 | 71 | 1999–2001 |
| Hayburn Road SN25 2 | 37 | 2005–2007 |
| Alicia Close SN25 1 | 28 | 2007–2008 |
Company record: Linden Limited
- Company number
- 01108676
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 16 April 1973
- Registered office
- 11 Tower View, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4UY, England
- What it does (SIC codes)
- 41201 Construction of commercial buildings
Latest accounts made up to 31 December 2025 (audit exemption subsidiary). Next accounts due by 30 September 2027. Confirmation statement next due by 24 May 2027.
History
- 16 April 1973 Incorporated as Tryways Limited
- 31 December 1976 Renamed from Tryways Limited to W. S. Try (Homes) Limited
- 1 August 1986 Renamed from W. S. Try (Homes) Limited to Try Homes Limited
- 2 July 2007 Renamed from Try Homes Limited to Linden Limited
- 6 April 2016 Vistry Linden 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 Vistry Linden Limited, which is owned by Vistry Homes Limited, which is owned by Vistry Group PLC (the top company in the group).
| Person or company with significant control | Control | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vistry Linden 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.
- Bovis Homes Group bought the housebuilding businesses of Galliford Try, including Linden Homes, in January 2020 and renamed itself Vistry Group. Source: Vistry Group (Wikipedia)
Previous names
| Name | From | Until |
|---|---|---|
| Try Homes Limited | 1 August 1986 | 2 July 2007 |
| W. S. Try (Homes) Limited | 31 December 1976 | 1 August 1986 |
| Tryways Limited | 16 April 1973 | 31 December 1976 |
Directors and officers
| Current | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| STIRROP, Michael Paul | Director | 4 September 2026 |
| BATES, Clare Jane | Director | 25 June 2021 |
| VISTRY SECRETARY LIMITED | Secretary (company) | 25 June 2021 |
| TEAGLE, Stephen John | Director | 4 December 2012 |
40 former officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWLOR, Timothy Charles | Director | 12 January 2023 | 30 September 2026 |
| SIBLEY, Earl | Director | 3 January 2020 | 31 December 2024 |
| CARNEGIE, Keith Bryan | Director | 3 January 2020 | 31 December 2023 |
| PROTHERO, Graham | Director | 2 April 2019 | 11 November 2022 |
| PALMER, Martin | Secretary | 3 January 2020 | 25 June 2021 |
| HAMMOND, Andrew Richard | Director | 1 July 2015 | 31 July 2020 |
| DUXBURY, Andrew James | Director | 1 May 2018 | 3 January 2020 |
| GALLIFORD TRY SECRETARIAT SERVICES LIMITED | Secretary (company) | 1 March 2012 | 3 January 2020 |
| NICHOLSON, Tom Marshall | Director | 4 December 2012 | 5 April 2019 |
| TRUSCOTT, Peter Martin | Director | 1 October 2015 | 26 March 2019 |
| FARNHAM, Mark Robert | Director | 14 January 2010 | 1 May 2018 |
| RICHARDS, Andrew Scott | Director | 1 July 2013 | 1 April 2016 |
| FITZGERALD, Greg Paul | Director | 4 December 2012 | 1 January 2016 |
| COOPER, Paul David | Director | 1 July 2008 | 1 October 2015 |
| LOCKE, Gregson Horace | Director | 1 July 2010 | 30 June 2015 |
| BANGS, Stephen Anthony | Director | 31 August 2009 | 27 March 2014 |
| BAKER, Ian | Director | 3 July 2007 | 30 June 2013 |
| FOLEY, Kevin Paul | Director | 12 April 2000 | 1 July 2012 |
| WHITE, Alison Scillitoe | Secretary | 2 November 2009 | 1 March 2012 |
| WHITE, Alison Scillitoe | Secretary | 2 November 2009 | 1 March 2012 |
| TILMAN, David Ward | Director | 9 May 2007 | 31 December 2009 |
| MONEY, Paul David | Secretary | 3 July 2007 | 30 October 2009 |
| COATES, Christopher | Director | 3 July 2007 | 1 July 2008 |
| RALSTON, Ian | Director | 26 March 2007 | 3 July 2007 |
| FITZGERALD, Gregory Paul | Director | 7 July 2003 | 3 July 2007 |
| COOPER, Paul David | Director | 8 October 1997 | 3 July 2007 |
| NICHOLSON, Tom Marshall | Director | 2 September 1996 | 3 July 2007 |
| NELSON, Francis Eamon | Director | – | 3 July 2007 |
| BARRACLOUGH, Richard | Director | – | 3 July 2007 |
| BARRACLOUGH, Richard | Secretary | – | 3 July 2007 |
| CALVERLEY, David | Director | 7 February 1994 | 30 June 2005 |
| HINTON, David Edward | Director | – | 1 August 2001 |
| LYONS, Ivan Seymour | Director | 5 October 1998 | 5 August 1999 |
| COUNSELL, Louise Elizabeth | Director | 18 August 1995 | 27 March 1998 |
| ROBINSON, Colin Richard | Director | – | 30 September 1997 |
| SMITH, Jonathan Michael | Director | 18 August 1995 | 31 July 1996 |
| HOWELL, Peter Robert | Director | – | 1 August 1995 |
| RAWSON, Gary Richard | Director | – | 27 May 1994 |
| HANSON, Mark | Director | 1 October 1993 | 25 February 1994 |
| DEASLEY, Michael John | Director | – | 30 September 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 Henchard Crescent, Holne Road, Farnsby Street, Dyson Road, Southwold Close, Havisham Drive, Whittingham Drive, Bates Way, Farnsby Street, Redhouse Gardens, Elgar Close, Southwold Close.
Linden in other towns
- Linden homes in Swindon 536 homes
How Linden compares with other builders in Swindon
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