Barratt says it built nearly 700 new homes in the region last year supporting over 1200 jobs.
Barratt Developments Yorkshire East, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has reported significant social, economic and environmental contributions to the Yorkshire communities in which it builds over the course of the last year.This includes Whitby, Cayton and Bridlington in line with its developments within the area.
In 2024, the housebuilder built 682 new homes across the region, supporting 1,277 jobs through its own business and that of its suppliers and subcontractors in the process. This boost to the local housing market and construction industry was supported by an £8.3 million investment in physical infrastructure works, including environmental and highway improvements, affordable homes and improved community facilities.
As well as investing £2.9 million in community contributions, such as local schools and transport, Barratt Developments Yorkshire East also made over £105,000 of charitable donations and spent 173 hours volunteering to support those in need during what was an especially challenging year for many.
2024 also saw the housebuilder reinforce its commitment to creating homes for nature as well as people. The business created 13 hectares of greenspace across the region, equivalent to 19 football pitches, to help support wildlife on and around its sites. Its commitment to environmental sustainability also saw the division reduce its CO2 emissions by 25% against its 2018 benchmark and reduce its construction waste by 52%.
Daniel Smith, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, said:
“The statistics we’re able to report from the past year truly demonstrate our dedication to supporting Yorkshire’s people, environment and economy. As a five-star housebuilder, we're proud to be leading the way in sustainable building across the region.
We are thrilled to have ended 2024 having made such a positive contribution to the region, and are looking forward to building on these results in 2025.”
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