Barratt and David Wilson Homes South West, which have sites across the region including Wiltshire, contributed more than £275 million to the UK's economic output in the last financial year, according to a report from the group.
The South West division of the FTSE 100 Company built more than 1770 properties in the last financial year – of which 456 were affordable.
Other highlights from the company's economic footprint report include:
Louise Ware, sales director for David Wilson Homes South West, said: “In 2013 Barratt produced the first economic footprint report by a housebuilder.
"Eight years on and we remain committed to continuing to make major contributions to society, the UK economy and the local communities in which we build.”
Andrea Pilgrim, sales director for Barratt Homes Bristol, added: “Transparency around our social and economic impact is very important to us.
"We have always regarded ourselves as more than just a housebuilder and hopefully these statistics bear this out.”
The report on Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ socio-economic footprint in 2021 was carried out by planning consultant Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (NLP).
Barratt and David Wilson Homes South West are currently building a range of properties throughout the region including Birds Marsh View in Chippenham (pictured), Hunters Wood in Melksham and Orchards Rise at Wichelstowe in Swindon.
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