Trading Statement

Bellway PLC
08 August 2002



                                 Bellway p.l.c.


                                 Trading Update


Bellway p.l.c. announces the following trading update ahead of its final results
for the year to 31 July 2002 which will be announced on Tuesday 15 October 2002.

For the year to 31 July 2002, the Board anticipates another highly satisfactory
set of results which should exceed current market expectations with new records
in turnover, profit before tax and earnings per ordinary share. Our previously
stated target of selling more than 6,000 homes has been reached for the first
time, at an average selling price of more than £120,000.

Demand remains strong across the country giving us an increase in forward
reservations over this time last year.

In view of the foregoing, the Board remains extremely confident about the
Group's future prospects.


For further information please contact John Watson, Chief Executive or Alistair
Leitch, Finance Director of Bellway p.l.c. on 0191 217 0717.



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