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Is Crest Nicholson a 5-star builder?

Yes. Crest Nicholson earned 5 stars in the Home Builders Federation's 2026 customer satisfaction ratings, and in 2025 too, based on surveys of its buyers eight weeks and nine months after moving in.

HBF rating 2026

5 stars

5-star in 2026, 2025

New Homes Quality Code

Registered

Since 7 Feb 2023

Shares · CRST

63.4p

-55.9% on a year

Company health

Good standing

Companies House

Ratings

Customer satisfaction

Home Builders Federation

2026: 5 stars2025: 5 stars

The HBF surveys new-home buyers eight weeks and nine months after they move in, about quality and after-sales service. Builders scoring 4.15 out of 5 or more earn 5 stars.

HBF star ratings ↗

Protection

New Homes Quality Code

Builders on the New Homes Quality Board register follow its code, and their buyers can take complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman.

CREST NICHOLSON (HENLEY-ON-THAMES) LIMITEDRegistered 7 Feb 2023
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CREST NICHOLSON OPERATIONS LIMITEDRegistered 7 Feb 2023
Active
CREST NICHOLSON PLCRegistered 7 Feb 2023
Active

You're covered if the company selling your home is active and you reserved on or after its registration date. Search the register ↗

Shares

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc

Share price, last 12 months

Monthly close

61.7p£1.07£1.52Dec 25Feb 26Apr 26Jun 26Aug 26Oct 26
Crest Nicholson Holdings plc share price
Nov 25£1.44
Dec 25£1.44
Jan 26£1.52
Feb 26£1.52
Mar 2666.0p
Apr 2671.6p
May 2672.3p
Jun 2661.7p
Jul 2664.1p
Aug 2663.1p
Sept 2663.5p
Oct 2663.4p

CRST on the London Stock Exchange, 63.4p on 30 Oct 2026. Delayed data from Yahoo Finance, for context only: not investment advice. A falling share price can mean builders are keener to sell.

Company health

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc

Active, filing on time, and no insolvency on record.

Status
Active
Incorporated
2009 · 17 years
Latest accounts
To 31 Oct 2025Next due 30 Apr 2027
Filing
On time
Insolvency history
None

Company 06800600, the listed parent. Your contract may be with a regional subsidiary: check the name on the reservation form. Companies House record ↗

Before you reserve

Questions to ask Crest Nicholson

  • What have similar plots on this development sold for?
  • Is there an estate management charge, and what does it cover?
  • Which warranty covers the home, and which consumer code?
  • When will it complete, and what is the long-stop date?
  • Can I book an independent snagging inspection before completion?
  • What is included in the price: flooring, turf, appliances?

Questions

Is Crest Nicholson a 5-star builder?

Yes. Crest Nicholson earned 5 stars in the Home Builders Federation's 2026 customer satisfaction ratings, and in 2025 too, based on surveys of its buyers eight weeks and nine months after moving in.

What is the HBF star rating?

The Home Builders Federation surveys buyers of new homes eight weeks and nine months after they move in. Since 2026, builders scoring at least 4.15 out of 5 across quality and after-sales service earn 5 stars; there are no lower star levels.

Is Crest Nicholson registered with the New Homes Quality Code?

Yes. CREST NICHOLSON (HENLEY-ON-THAMES) LIMITED is active on the New Homes Quality Board register since 7 Feb 2023. If you reserved on or after that date, you can take complaints to the New Homes Ombudsman.

Is Crest Nicholson financially sound?

Companies House lists Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (06800600) as active, with accounts filed to 31 Oct 2025. Active, filing on time, and no insolvency on record.

Is Crest Nicholson a public company?

Crest Nicholson Holdings plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange; its shares closed at 63.4p, down 55.9% on a year earlier.

How do I know if a Crest Nicholson home is fairly priced?

Compare the asking price per square metre with plots already sold on the development, allow for the new-build premium, and negotiate extras as well as price. Proptel's new-build check does this for one plot for £9.99.

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