Director Shareholding

Barratt Developments PLC
27 September 2001

LETTER TO: COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENTS OFFICE


We would advise you of the following purchase of shares of Barratt Developments 
PLC by a Director of the Company:-

Date of Transaction:           26th September 2001

Date Company Informed:         27th September 2001

Number of Shares Purchased:    3,000

Price Purchased at:            328.5p

Class of Shares Purchased:     Ordinary Shares of 10p each Fully Paid

Nature of Transaction:         Purchase

Shares purchased by:           F Eaton