Number of homes: ~36,000
CEO: Not specified
Website: www.aster.co.uk
Areas of operation: South of England (Dorset, Hampshire, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall, Oxfordshire)
About Aster Group
Aster Group is a not-for-dividend housing association established in 1990. With assets of over £2 billion, the group provides around 36,000 homes across southern England. Its portfolio includes affordable and social rent, shared ownership, supported housing, and homes for sale. Aster positions itself as committed to tackling the housing crisis, aiming to ensure that “everyone has a home.”
Performance & Accountability
The Regulator of Social Housing currently rates Aster at G1 for governance and V1 for viability, reflecting strong management and financial stability. The group continues to be considered a reliable operator, though like others in the sector, it faces rising costs of maintaining stock alongside delivering new homes.
Strategic Direction
Aster plans to invest £2.5 billion to deliver 12,000 new homes by 2030. In the year ending March 2024, Aster reported turnover of around £294 million and a net surplus of just over £50 million. Its development pipeline spans affordable rent, shared ownership, and market sale, reflecting a mixed-tenure model designed to sustain finances while contributing to housing supply.
Resident Experience
Housing Ombudsman cases highlight recurring issues with:
Damp and mould in properties.
Repairs and compensation disputes.
Rent arrears management and communication.
Concerns over staff conduct and complaint handling.
These findings point to challenges in maintaining consistent standards across such a large and diverse stock base. Residents often report delays in repairs and difficulties resolving disputes without escalation.
At a glance
Homes: ~36,000
Governance / Viability: G1 / V1 (2024)
Assets: £2 billion+
Turnover: ~£294 million (FY 2023/24)
Surplus: ~£50 million (FY 2023/24)
Development Target: 12,000 new homes by 2030