# 50 leading property developers in the United Kingdom

Tamtam tracks 212 property developers headquartered in the United Kingdom. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by Kier Group, Legal & General and Morgan Sindall Group plc. Their median headcount is 1,212. Half of them were founded in 1972 or later. The most common headquarters are London (15) and Edinburgh (2).

These are large and mid-sized companies predominantly in the construction and real estate sectors, with a strong focus on property development across the United Kingdom. Many of these firms specialize in housing and infrastructure projects. Kier Group is involved in sustainable infrastructure delivery, while Legal & General provides financial services including asset management and pension risk transfers. Morgan Sindall Group plc specializes in various construction and property services, and Taylor Wimpey plc is a residential developer in the UK and Spain.

The data shows a concentration of companies founded in the late 20th century, indicating a period of significant growth in the UK's property development sector. While many companies are headquartered in London, others such as Taylor Wimpey plc in High Wycombe, Wates Group in Leatherhead, and Vistry Group in Kent, are located across different regions of England. This reflects a broad geographical distribution of key players in the industry.

🇬🇧 United Kingdom · 50 companies · Updated Nov 12, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Kier Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kier-group) (kier.co.uk)<br>Sustainable delivery of vital UK infrastructure through construction, property development, and community-focused projects with diverse workforce commitment. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Uk | 11,232 | 1992 |
| 2 | [Legal & General](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/legal-and-general) (legalandgeneral.com)<br>Provides financial services through asset management, pension risk transfers, and retail savings while investing capital responsibly to deliver long-term shareholder returns. | Financial Services | 🇬🇧 London | 7,832 |  |
| 3 | [Morgan Sindall Group plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/morgan-sindall-group-plc) (morgansindall.com)<br>Specializes in construction, partnerships, fit out, infrastructure, and property services across public, regulated, and private sectors with six divisions. | Construction | 🇬🇧 London | 7,807 |  |
| 4 | [Taylor Wimpey plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/taylor-wimpey-plc) (taylorwimpey.co.uk)<br>We are a leading residential developer in the UK and Spain, specializing in building sustainable homes and communities with a wide range of properties | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 High Wycombe | 5,300 | 1880 |
| 5 | [Wates Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wates-group) (wates.co.uk)<br>Established in 1897, this leading UK company provides construction, development, and property services to clients in both the public and private sectors | Construction | 🇬🇧 Leatherhead | 3,938 | 1897 |
| 6 | [Places for People](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/places-for-people) (placesforpeople.co.uk)<br>It is a leading social enterprise in the UK, focusing on community development, housing, leisure, and social impact initiatives. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 3,935 |  |
| 7 | [Vistry Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/vistry-group) (vistrygroup.co.uk)<br>Development and delivery of affordable and private homes through partnerships, timber-frame manufacturing, and multiple well-known housing brands in the UK. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Kent | 3,501 | 2020 |
| 8 | [Innovo Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/innovo-group) (innovogroup.com)<br>A global urban development firm headquartered in London, specializing in designing, engineering, and constructing city projects worldwide with a focus on sustainability and innovation | Construction | 🇬🇧 London | 3,272 | 2020 |
| 9 | [LNT Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lnt-group) (lntcaredevelopments.co.uk)<br>Group of companies operating in care homes, construction, software, industrial products, and racing, focusing on quality and innovation. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Garforth | 2,939 |  |
| 10 | [Persimmon Homes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/persimmon-homes) (persimmonhomes.com)<br>Construction of affordable homes, providing apprenticeships, manufacturing building materials, ensuring broadband connectivity, and fostering sustainable community development across Britain. | Construction | 🇬🇧 York | 2,860 | 1972 |
| 11 | [Willmott Dixon](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/willmott-dixon) (willmottdixon.co.uk)<br>Privately-owned construction and interior fit-out specialist committed to creating a lasting positive impact through building and community enhancement efforts Exceptional workplace recognized by Sunday Times | Construction | 🇬🇧 Letchworth Garden City | 2,534 | 1852 |
| 12 | [Bellway Homes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bellway-homes) (bellway.co.uk)<br>A leading house builder with a national presence, focusing on regional needs, building quality homes, and contributing positively to local communities | Construction | 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne | 2,487 | 1946 |
| 13 | [Peabody](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/peabody) (peabody.org.uk)<br>A not-for-profit housing association helping individuals thrive at home, work, and in communities through affordable housing and support services | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 2,323 | 1862 |
| 14 | [Berkeley Group Plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/berkeley-group-plc) (berkeleygroup.co.uk)<br>build quality homes and neighbourhoods in London, Birmingham, and South England, focusing on community strength and positive societal impact | Housing and Community Development | 🇬🇧 Cobham | 2,309 | 1976 |
| 15 | [L&Q](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/l-and-q) (lqgroup.org.uk)<br>Non-profit organization providing affordable, high-quality housing and secure tenure to diverse communities across London and parts of England. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 | 2,138 | 1963 |
| 16 | [Clarion Housing Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/clarion-housing-group) (clarionhg.com)<br>providing affordable homes to 360,000 people, building new homes annually, supporting residents through charitable programs focused on work, neighborhoods, and sustainability | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 2,038 | 2016 |
| 17 | [Lucy Group Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lucy-group-ltd) (lucygroup.com)<br>International group providing sustainable infrastructure, smart energy distribution, advanced street lighting controls, and responsible property development for eco-friendly living. | Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing | 🇬🇧 Oxford | 1,814 | 1812 |
| 18 | [Barratt Developments](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barratt-developments) (barrattcareers.co.uk)<br>A leading UK housebuilder creating high quality homes and sustainable neighborhoods across the country, offering a variety of properties for ownership, rent, and shared ownership | Construction | 🇬🇧 Bardon | 1,663 | 1958 |
| 19 | [Unite Group plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/unite-group-plc) (unitegroup.com)<br>Ownership, management, and development of high-quality, affordable student accommodation across UK university towns, supporting students with secure, inclusive living environments. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Bristol | 1,614 | 1991 |
| 20 | [Arcadia Group Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/arcadia-group-ltd) (arcadiagroup.org.uk)<br>Specializes in transforming residential and mixed-use properties through strategic acquisitions, innovative financing, and community-focused urban regeneration across the UK. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Manchester | 1,607 |  |
| 21 | [Robertson Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/robertson-group) (robertson.co.uk)<br>Family-owned business specializing in construction, infrastructure, facilities management, property development, and civil engineering with sustainable growth and local partnerships. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Stirling | 1,383 | 1966 |
| 22 | [Redrow](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/redrow) (redrow.co.uk)<br>Leading premium housebuilder in England and Wales, focusing on quality, design, local materials, community care, and customer satisfaction. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Ewloe | 1,370 | 1974 |
| 23 | [McLaren Construction Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mclaren-construction-group) (mclarengroup.com)<br>A leading UK-based business in construction and property development, McLaren focuses on sustainability and digital construction for various sectors worldwide | Construction | 🇬🇧 Canary Wharf | 1,289 | 2001 |
| 24 | [Notting Hill Genesis](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/notting-hill-genesis) (group.nhg.org.uk)<br>Not-for-profit organisation providing quality, below-market rent homes, developing new properties, supporting 130,000 residents across London communities. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 1,268 | 2018 |
| 25 | [Orbit Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/orbit-group) (orbitgroup.org.uk)<br>Manage and build affordable homes across Midlands, East, and South East, reinvesting surplus to improve housing quality and communities. | Housing and Community Development | 🇬🇧 Coventry | 1,212 | 1967 |
| 26 | [McCarthy & Stone](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mccarthy-and-stone) (mccarthyandstone.co.uk)<br>Leading developer and manager of UK retirement communities, offering age-exclusive properties, managing properties for wellbeing, fostering community, and prioritizing customer satisfaction | Construction | 🇬🇧 Bournemouth | 1,206 | 1977 |
| 27 | [Landsec](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/landsec) (landsec.com)<br>Develops places creating opportunity, value, and joy for people. Adapts to changing needs, building partnerships over 80 years. Focuses on scarce, high-potential locations. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 1,200 | 1944 |
| 28 | [Lovell Partnerships Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lovell-partnerships-ltd) (lovell.co.uk)<br>specialist in multi-tenure housing communities, providing residential construction, regeneration, and retrofit solutions across England, Scotland, and Wales | Construction | 🇬🇧 Tamworth | 1,194 | 1971 |
| 29 | [Miller Homes Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/miller-homes-ltd) (millerhomes.co.uk)<br>A leading private homebuilder in the UK, specializing in quality, energy efficient homes and 5-star customer service for over 85 years | Construction | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 1,114 | 1934 |
| 30 | [Barratt Homes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/barratt-homes) (barrattcareers.co.uk)<br>A leading UK housebuilder with a 60-year history, constructing high-quality homes nationwide and prioritizing customer satisfaction, offering various housing options | Construction | 🇬🇧 Bardon | 1,112 | 1958 |
| 31 | [BOUYGUES UK](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bouygues-uk) (bouygues-uk.com)<br>Leading construction and property development company focusing on sustainable building, community regeneration, and diverse sector projects including housing and healthcare. | Construction | 🇬🇧 London | 1,093 | 1952 |
| 32 | [Bowmer and Kirkland Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bowmer-and-kirkland-ltd) (bandk.co.uk)<br>A successful UK construction and development group with 25 companies, including a Homeland Security Division, focusing on quality, safety, and sustainability | Construction | 🇬🇧 Heage | 1,063 | 1923 |
| 33 | [Keepmoat](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/keepmoat) (keepmoat.com)<br>Leading home builder focusing on affordable, high-quality homes for first-time buyers, using innovative construction techniques across the UK. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Doncaster | 1,061 | 1987 |
| 34 | [Grosvenor](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/grosvenor) (grosvenor.com)<br>The company develops, manages, and invests in property, agtech, and charitable initiatives with a focus on creating lasting benefits for current and future generations | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 1,045 |  |
| 35 | [Bloor Homes](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bloor-homes) (bloorhomes.com)<br>Family-owned housebuilder creating high-quality homes across the UK, focusing on customer needs with attention to detail for a better life experience | Construction | 🇬🇧 Swadlincote | 1,029 | 1969 |
| 36 | [Northern and Shell](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/northern-and-shell) (northernandshell.co.uk)<br>A media group with newspapers, magazines, television channels, and a lottery business committed to excellence for customers and partners | Broadcast Media Production and Distribution | 🇬🇧 London | 999 | 1974 |
| 37 | [Moda](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/moda) (modagroup.com)<br>Vertically integrated investor, developer, and operator of large-scale rental neighbourhoods, focusing on long-term stewardship, partnering with global investors to pioneer positive change in the rental landscape | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Harrogate | 986 | 2014 |
| 38 | [Cala Group Limited](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cala-group-limited) (cala.co.uk)<br>Design and build sustainable new communities and homes across various UK regions, focusing on customer service and community value. | Construction | 🇬🇧 Edinburgh | 962 | 1875 |
| 39 | [Abri Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/abri-group) (abri.co.uk)<br>Manage and own over 58,000 homes, providing affordable, social rent, shared ownership, and market housing across South England. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Eastleigh | 959 |  |
| 40 | [McArthurGlen Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mcarthurglen-group) (mcarthurglen.com)<br>Management and development of designer outlet shopping centers across Europe and Canada, hosting luxury brands and attracting millions of customers annually. | Retail | 🇬🇧 London | 914 | 1993 |
| 41 | [CWG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/cwg) (cwg.com)<br>Develops and manages large-scale mixed-use urban regeneration projects with sustainable practices, residential apartments, commercial spaces, and extensive amenities. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 896 |  |
| 42 | [A2Dominion Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/a2dominion-group) (a2dominiongroup.co.uk)<br>Provision of social, affordable, supported, and market sale homes with community projects enhancing health, wellbeing, and financial stability. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 London | 879 | 2008 |
| 43 | [Countryside Partnerships](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/countryside-partnerships) (countrysidehomes.com)<br>Countryside Partnerships is the B2B brand connected to the Vistry Group, specializing in various business activities | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Essex | 861 | 1958 |
| 44 | [CHP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/chp) (chp.org.uk)<br>A charitable housing association based in Chelmsford, Essex, providing affordable homes for rent and sale, while focusing on transforming lives and communities | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Chelmsford | 826 | 2002 |
| 45 | [Dandara](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dandara) (dandara.com)<br>Innovative housebuilder dedicated to creating award-winning homes that enhance local communities, provide exceptional service, and offer diverse career opportunities | Construction | 🇬🇧 Braddan | 789 | 1988 |
| 46 | [Crest Nicholson plc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/crest-nicholson-plc) (crestnicholson.com)<br>A leading developer creating quality homes and sustainable communities with attractive placemaking, focusing on desirable locations and holistic design | Construction | 🇬🇧 Addlestone | 786 | 1963 |
| 47 | [LiveWest](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/livewest) (livewest.co.uk)<br>The company provides homes for affordable rent, shared ownership sale, and private sale, aiming to address the housing shortage in the region | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Exeter | 768 | 2018 |
| 48 | [Sovereign Housing Association](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sovereign-housing-association) (sng.org.uk)<br>Providing quality affordable homes and investing in thriving communities across South England, creating sustainable living places for generations. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 Basingstoke | 767 |  |
| 49 | [Thirteen Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/thirteen-group) (thirteengroup.co.uk)<br>Owning and managing over 36,000 homes, providing affordable rental and sale properties, plus housing support and development services. | Non-profit Organizations | 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough | 764 | 2014 |
| 50 | [Ballymore](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ballymore) (ballymoregroup.com)<br>Independent property developer specializing in large-scale urban projects across Europe, focusing on innovative design, quality, and community placemaking. | Real Estate | 🇬🇧 London | 720 | 1980 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

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