Director Shareholding

Barratt Developments PLC
31 October 2002


To RNS

We would advise you of the following purchase of shares of Barratt Developments 
PLC by a Director of the Company:-
 
Date of Transaction:                31st October, 2002.

Date Company Informed:              31st October, 2002

Number of Shares Purchased:         6,108

Price Purchased at:                 409.35p

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

Nature of Transaction:              Purchase

Shares purchased by:                Mr D.A. Pretty

From Barratt Developments Plc

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