Berkeley develops brownfield homes and mixed-use neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and southern England, combining homes for sale, affordable housing, build-to-rent, commercial space, amenities, infrastructure and regenerated landscapes for households and communities.
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AI-researched delivery record, not yet confirmed by the developer. Dates may be approximate; original sources are linked.
AI research over published reviews and resident comments. Scores are a model’s reading of opinion, not figures stated on a page, and nothing here feeds any number above it. The links under each block are the pages that research says it used. Based on available resident reviews of covered buildings. These are reported experiences, not independent building inspections, and may not represent all residents or properties.
| Project | Overall | Structure & systems | Management & living |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Draper at Beaufort ParkColindale, London370 units | 8.4/ 10 | 8.2/ 10 HomeViews 4.7/5 · 35 reviews · homeviews.com HomeViews publishes 4.7/5 from 35 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 8.2. | 7.9/ 10 HomeViews 4.7/5, 4.5/5, 4.5/5, 4.8/5, 4.4/5 · 35 reviews · homeviews.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7.9. |
HomeViews supplies the largest resident review base: 4.43/5 from 35 reviews, which converts to approximately 8.3/10 under the requested curve. The evidence is strongly positive on design, amenities, safety and staff, but management delays and several operational defects justify a small net adjustment rather than a score near the ceiling. Structure is scored separately and remains evidence-limited, reflecting positive build-quality comments alongside isolated repair, heating and lift complaints. | |||
Residents describe the building as new, quiet and generally well built, with “state-of-the-art design,” “beautiful finishes” and underfloor heating. Physical concerns are mostly isolated or early-life defects: one reviewer reported a broken light-switch cover left unrepaired for over two months, another cited heating repairs taking “days to weeks,” and another reported lift waits exceeding 10 minutes; no repeated evidence of leaks, flooding or major fabric failure was found. | Day-to-day reviews are mainly favourable: residents praise the gym, lounge, coffee shop, parks and local shops, and describe staff as “super helpful” and management as usually responsive. The operational reservations are real but limited: one review reports emails unanswered for weeks, while another says the recycling area is “often infested with flies”; other comments mention faulty TULU equipment, loose gym lights and a stairwell access-door concern. | ||
| Woodhurst ParkWarfield, Bracknell788 units | 7.2/ 10 | 7.6/ 10 HomeViews 4.4/5 · 28 reviews · homeviews.com HomeViews publishes 4.4/5 from 28 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 7.6. | 7.0/ 10 HomeViews 4.5/5, 4.3/5, 4.8/5, 3.8/5, 3.1/5 · 28 reviews · homeviews.com Combined from 5 published figures on 1 platform, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 7. |
HomeViews is the anchor because it has the largest published review base: 4.26/5 from 28 resident reviews, converted to 7.8/10. Google’s smaller 3.6/5 set indicates materially more negative sentiment, while the reported management complaints and positive community/landscaping themes support a modest downward adjustment to 7.2/10. No separate structure score is assigned because the published evidence is too limited and mixed to score building fabric and systems independently. | |||
Published reviews provide limited physical-systems evidence. One Google review reports a serious failure in a Ferard Corner flat: “no hot water or heating” because a blocked pipe restricted gas flow to the boiler; HomeViews reviews otherwise praise “quality of the homes,” natural light, high ceilings and easy-to-clean wet rooms, while another resident was still waiting for defective door latches. | Daily life is often described positively: residents cite “community spirit,” abundant green space, a welcoming community, nearby shops and good travel links. Management is the clearest recurring weakness, with one resident describing “complete failings on a weekly / monthly & yearly basis,” while another said the company was “dreadful” and changing; isolated comments also mention stolen cars and cramped parking. | ||
| 190 StrandWestminster, London | 7.0/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.5/ 10 |
The largest published review aggregate located is 4.0/5 from 8 reviews, which converts to 6.5 under the specified curve; it is below the ten-review anchor threshold, so the score remains at the required near-6.5 level. The available written comments contain positive style/location and management praise plus isolated reception and coffee complaints, but no recurring theme that qualifies for a score adjustment. Structural evidence is descriptive project material rather than a scorable structural review base, so structure is null. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural complaint found · No recurring plumbing complaint found · No recurring HVAC complaint found · No recurring electrical complaint found | Not found in sources: Limited independent resident evidence · No recurring management complaint found · No published cleanliness rating found | |
Published project and design material describes a stone, glass and metal façade, high-specification Italian interiors, Miele and Siemens appliances, and carefully designed finishes; these are specifications and design claims rather than resident engineering reviews. The only observed condition-related operational note was that staff inspected Wren House, noticed “minor wear and tear” and logged it; no published review located here reports flooding, lift failure, leaks or other serious building-system failure. | The available feedback is thin but leans positive: one review called the apartments “Very stylish and luxurious” and praised the location, while a separate property-management account says residents thought highly of the team and describes strong rapport. The negative operational comment was blunt—“Rude people at reception”—and another reviewer said the opening-day coffee “didn't taste great”; neither theme is recurring in the material read. | ||
| Chelsea Creek — King's Tower and Westwood HouseChelsea, London415 units | 6.6/ 10 | —/ 10 | 6.3/ 10 |
The 4.1/5 cluster-level place rating from 18 reviews sets the anchor at 7.3/10 under the specified conversion curve. The smaller HomeViews resident sample disagrees materially and the recurring operational complaints pull the resident-experience score down to 6.3, while no sufficiently evidenced building-fabric rating supports a structure score. | Not found in sources: No recurring structural failure established · No verified recurring framework or waterproofing defect | ||
Published material confirms practical completion of the MEPH works for Kings Tower and Westwood House in June 2024, covering 415 apartments, but this is a completion statement rather than a resident-condition rating. Resident-facing feedback includes “The food macerator never worked” and a report that a flat was “boiling hot, with no aircon”; these are individual reported defects and do not establish a building-wide structural failure. | The reviewed feedback presents a mixed day-to-day experience: residents praise “great facilities, great location” and one reviewer said they “Loved everything about living here,” while other reviews report extreme noise, smoking, and weak complaint handling. The available review aggregates are 4.1/5 from 18 reviews on the place listing and 3.76/5 from 5 resident reviews on HomeViews; neither aggregate is specifically separated between King’s Tower and Westwood House. | ||
| West End GateMarylebone, London844 units | 5.9/ 10 | 5.8/ 10 | 5.6/ 10 |
Google Reviews/Maps is the only published building-specific aggregate located and sets the level at 3.6/5 from 14 reviews, converted to 5.8/10 under the requested curve. Positive comments about facilities, staff and location partly offset, but do not erase, the reported heating/hot-water failure and management concerns; the evidence is limited and the latest located review excerpts are from 2024, so this is not proof of the position on October 10, 2026. | Not found in sources: No structural-collapse report found · No flooding report found · No lift-failure report found · No independent engineering assessment found | ||
The published reviews contain one significant building-services report: a resident said there was a regular “lack of hot water and heating” from November 2021 and that the problem was never properly fixed. No published review read for this report described framework failure, flooding, ceiling collapse or prolonged lift failure; therefore the physical-condition evidence is limited and partly old rather than a current condition assessment. | Daily-life feedback is divided. Positive reviews call the staff “very friendly and helpful,” praise the “super fancy facilities,” and describe the location as exceptionally convenient; negative reviews allege that management was apathetic about recurring heating and hot-water problems and report banging from 7:30am and dirtied windows/street. The Google listing shows the aggregate as 3.6/5 from 14 reviews, but the individual excerpts available are dated through 2024, so they do not establish that these issues remained current on October 10, 2026. | ||
| 250 City RoadIslington, London995 units | 5.2/ 10 | 6.7/ 10 HomeViews 4/5 · 4 reviews · homeviews.com HomeViews publishes 4/5 from 4 reviews. Adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall, and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint (more strongly the fewer the reviews), that gives 6.7. | 6.4/ 10 HomeViews 3/5, 2.5/5, 3.8/5, 3/5, 3.5/5 · 4 reviews · homeviews.com Booking.com 8.7/10, 9.7/10, 9.7/10, 8.8/10, 8.2/10, 6.3/10 · 22 reviews · booking.com Combined from 11 published figures on 2 platforms, weighted by review count, adjusted for where resident ratings usually fall and weighted toward the 6.5 midpoint where reviews are few: 6.4. |
The resident Google aggregate has the largest applicable resident review base and sets the level at 4.6/10 after the requested conversion curve. HomeViews corroborates a weak resident experience but has only four reviews; Booking.com is guest evidence and is not allowed to outvote the resident anchor. Repeated complaints, including a severe multi-review pool/spa closure theme, justify the downward adjustment, while recurring positives prevent a lower result. | |||
Resident feedback contains repeated infrastructure and fabric complaints rather than a published engineering score. Reviews report “elevators are unreliable,” windows “not cleaned in three years,” and a gym with broken AC reaching 29°C for weeks; another resident described “shoddy building work” and a pool/spa closed because of alleged structural problems. These are review allegations, not an independent technical inspection, and the available evidence is largely from 2021–2024, so current 2026 condition is uncertain. | Day-to-day experience is inconsistent. Positive reviews call the amenities “top-notch,” describe management as “friendly, responsive, and eager to help,” and say the concierge and security are excellent; however, multiple residents report that the pool/spa was closed for months, management gave repeated excuses, and the concierge or lifts were unreliable. The latest material located was published in September 2026 but mainly reproduces reviews dated 2020–2024, so it does not establish that the historical problems remained unresolved on October 10, 2026. |
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Berkeley formed St William as a joint venture with National Grid to transform disused gasworks and other former industrial sites.
St Edward was a joint venture between Berkeley and M&G Investments for residential-led developments.
Berkeley established a joint venture with Thames Water to regenerate Thames Water utility sites.
The 2025 annual-report results describe long-term borrowings following a drawdown of the Homes England borrowing facility.
2014 — Forms St William (JV with National Grid) to transform former industrial sites
2006 — Launches St Edward (JV with M&G Investments) for residential-led places
1996 — Establishes St James (JV with Thames Water) to drive regeneration
Long-term borrowings have increased by £17.9 million in the year following a drawdown of the Homes England borrowing facility.
| COMPANY NUMBER | 01454064 Companies House · GB · Active |
| United Kingdom | active 8 projects tracked |
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| Residential, for sale | 4 of 8 |
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| Residential, for rent | 1 of 8 |
Rob Perrins BSc (Hons) FCA
Rob is an Independent Non-Executive Member of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP’s Public Interest Body and a Non-Executive Director of Grosvenor Property UK.
Rob became Executive Chair on 5 September 2025 following the 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Under his management, Berkeley has increasingly focused on transforming large-scale brownfield sites, which are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders; most recently putting in place Berkeley’s 10-year strategy, Berkeley 2035, including the development of the Company’s own Build to Rent platform.
He has worked extensively in property development throughout his career, working on projects ranging from single houses to mixed use neighbourhoods with more than 10,000 homes.
Chair
While I am excited about my new role, I will be sad to leave Quintain.The CFO October 7, 2014https://the-cfo.io/2014/10/07/stearn-returns-to-berkeley-as-finance-director/
Richard Stearn BSc (Hons) FCA
Richard is a Trustee Director of The Berkeley Charitable Foundation.
Between 2011 and 2014, he was Finance Director at Quintain Estates and Development plc. Richard trained and practised for 12 years as a Chartered Accountant with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, advising a wide range of clients across sectors.
“While I am excited about my new role, I will be sad to leave Quintain.”
Richard Stearn was appointed Chief Executive on 5 September 2025, following a decade as Chief Financial Officer since joining the Board in April 2015.
Chief Executive
The Green Quarter is one of London’s biggest and most ambitious regeneration sites and this enhanced masterplan is designed to unlock its full potential in the years ahead.Berkeley Group 22 January 2026https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/news-and-insights/news-and-features/2026/enhanced-masterplan-approved-for-the-green-quarter
Piers Clanford, Berkeley Group Chief Operating Officer and Chair of St George and St Joseph, said:
Piers Clanford, Chairman, Berkeley Foundation
“The Green Quarter is one of London’s biggest and most ambitious regeneration sites and this enhanced masterplan is designed to unlock its full potential in the years ahead.”
Piers Clanford, Berkeley Group Chief Operating Officer and Chair of St George and St Joseph, said: “The Green Quarter is one of London’s biggest and most ambitious regeneration sites and this enhanced masterplan is designed to unlock its full potential in the years ahead.”
Piers Clanford, Berkeley Group Chief Operating Officer and Chair of St George and St Joseph, said:
Neil Eady BSC (Hons) ARCS FCA
Before joining Berkeley, Neil was at Land Securities for 10 years performing a number of roles including Corporate Finance Director. He trained and qualified as a Chartered Accountant at PwC.
Neil Eady was appointed Chief Financial Officer in September 2025.
As CFO, Neil is responsible for the Group’s finance, investor relations, treasury, tax and insurance functions. He also leads on strategic risk management and has oversight of the Responsible Business, People and Sustainability functions.
Neil joined Berkeley in July 2013 and has worked in a variety of Finance Director roles in the Group including establishing the St William joint venture in 2014.
Chief Financial Officer
Rachel Downey ACA
A Chartered Accountant, Rachel is Project Director of Manchester Life... Rachel is Managing Director of Manchester Life Management Ltd, which leases and manages a portfolio of over 1,000 apartments built by Manchester Life.
Rachel was appointed as a Non-Executive Director on 8 December 2017 and Senior Independent Director on 8 September 2023.
Rachel’s experience in real estate development and operation brings extensive industry expertise to the Board.
Senior Independent Director Non-Executive Director
Andy Kemp BA (Econ) FCA
Andy is a Non-Executive Director at Spirax Group plc, a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Audit Committee, Irwin Mitchell Holdings Limited, Member of the Board of the Audit Committee Chairs’ Independent Forum and Governor and member of the Audit Committee, Birkbeck University of London.
Appointed a Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2021, following his retirement from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") after a 39 year career with the firm.
Appointed a Non-Executive Director on 1 July 2021, following his retirement from PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP ("PwC") after a 39 year career with the firm.
Andy brings extensive knowledge of accounting, risk and governance matters having been an audit partner for 27 years and through his chairmanship of the PwC Non-Executive Director Programme.
Non-Executive Director Chair of the Audit Committee
0 undated completions and 0 boundary-uncertain completions are retained but excluded from figures.
| Project | Location | Type | Units | Floors | Area | Cost | Payment plan | Launched | Construction start | Original target | Handover | Delay | Confidence | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Draper at Beaufort Park | London, United Kingdom Colindale | residential for rent | 3701 | — | 261,802 sq ft | — | — | — | — | Jan 2025 – Dec 2026 | Oct 2026 | +9.5 mo (−2.0 to +21.0) | estimated | completed |
| Woodhurst Park | Bracknell, United Kingdom Warfield | residential for sale | 7881 | — | — | — | — | 2015 | January 2015 | — | Aug 2025 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Slessor House | London, United Kingdom Kidbrooke | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Jun 2025 | — | not scorable | completed | |
| West End Gate | London, United Kingdom Marylebone | mixed use | 8441 | — | — | — | 20% less res fee on exchange, 10% after six months, 70%1 | 2017 | January 2017 | Jul 2020 – Sep 2020 | Jan 2025 – Dec 2025 | +58.5 mo (+52.0 to +65.0) | sourced | completed |
| 250 City Road | London, United Kingdom Islington | mixed use | 9951 | — | — | — | 10% Deposit / 10% After 1 year / 80% on Handover1 | 2015 | January 2015 | — | Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 | — | not scorable | completed |
| Chelsea Creek — King's Tower and Westwood House | London, United Kingdom Chelsea | residential for sale | 4151 | — | — | — | 20% on exchange / 80% on completion1 | 2020 | Thursday 20th August 2020 | — | Jan 2023 – Dec 2023 | — | not scorable | completed |
| 9 Millbank | London, United Kingdom Westminster | residential for sale | 1771 | — | — | — | — | 2018 | 14th and 15th April 2018 | Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 | Jan 2022 – Dec 2022 | +7.5 mo (+1.0 to +14.0) | sourced | completed |
| 190 Strand | London, United Kingdom Westminster | residential for sale | — | — | — | — | — | 2013 | 5th October 2013 | Jan 2017 – Dec 2017 | Jun 2018 | +11.5 mo (+6.0 to +17.0) | estimated | completed |
| Auditor | KPMG LLP |
| Fitch | BBB- stable outlook · 2025 |
| Coverage | active |
| Tracked since | October 10, 2026 |
| Last checked | October 10, 2026 this month |
| Profile last researched | October 10, 2026 |
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