78% recommend

818 surveyedUpdated 15 Jan 2026

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Crest Nicholson's HBF Star Rating comes from the Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey. This figure is independent HBF data (78% of recent buyers would recommend, equivalent to a 3-star rating), not a review collected by New Build Rankings.

3.4 out of 5

1,900 reviewsUpdated 1 Aug 2026

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Crest Nicholson's Trustpilot rating is third-party review information hosted on Trustpilot (3.4 out of 5 from 1,900 reviews). New Build Rankings does not collect these customer reviews.

About Crest Nicholson

Southern-focused housebuilder delivering mixed tenure communities.

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Crest Nicholson company information

Company typeListed company
Results sourceStock-market results
Developments45 developments

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Developments

Crest Nicholson new build homes and developments

45 developments

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Buyer FAQs

Crest Nicholson FAQs:Reviews, Ratings, Homes & Customer Care

What is Crest Nicholson's HBF rating?

Crest Nicholson currently has a 3-star HBF rating, with 78% of recent buyers saying they would recommend the housebuilder in the Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey. That is HBF data, not a New Build Rankings review. What an HBF 5-star rating means.

Is Crest Nicholson an HBF 5-star housebuilder?

No. Crest Nicholson is not in the HBF 5-star band on the data shown here (currently 3 stars, 78% would recommend). HBF 5-star status requires 90% or more of recent buyers to say they would recommend the housebuilder. HBF 5-star housebuilders explained.

What is Crest Nicholson's Trustpilot rating?

Crest Nicholson's Trustpilot rating is 3.4 out of 5 based on 1,900 reviews. This is third-party Trustpilot information, not a review collected by New Build Rankings.

Where does Crest Nicholson build new homes?

Crest Nicholson is listed as building new homes in South East, South West, Midlands. Coverage can change, so check current developments and the housebuilder's own site before you reserve.

How does Crest Nicholson compare with other UK housebuilders?

Crest Nicholson currently sits at #52 in the HBF table on New Build Rankings. That order comes from the latest Home Builders Federation customer satisfaction survey and should be read alongside Trustpilot or Google scores where they exist, not as a verdict that one housebuilder is “best”. UK new build developer rankings. How we rank developers.

What warranty do Crest Nicholson homes have?

Like most UK new builds, Crest Nicholson homes are typically sold with a new home warranty. The provider and cover can vary by development, so check the reservation pack rather than assuming a single scheme. Our warranty guide explains what that cover usually includes. New Build Warranties Explained.

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