Churchill Living

Allingham Lodge

Retirement living in Eastbourne, East Sussex

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement CommunityGreen SurroundingsWell Served
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
  • Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
  • Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
AddressBN21 1BU

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About

Allingham Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, where apartments are available to buy or rent. The development is designed for older people seeking independent living in a retirement community setting.

Churchill Living manages the day-to-day running of Allingham Lodge to support residents in their choice of retirement home.

What's nearby

GP surgery150 m
A&E: Eastbourne District General Hospital1.2 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Set back from main road noise
  • Ambulance station about 900 m away

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAdequate
  • Play SpaceAdequate
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenAmple
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
  • Retail ShoppingPlentiful
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what East Sussex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£893
2025£929

Local health safety net

Allingham Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Eastbourne District General Hospital, 1.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY, 0.1 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Eastbourne District General Hospital · 1.2 mi
Nearest GP
ARLINGTON ROAD SURGERY · 0.1 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Allingham Lodge.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Eastbourne

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Age Concern (Eastbourne Number 2) Limited

A wide range of activities, therpies, interests for older people. information and advice service, insurance, contractor call, welfare rights, day care, assisted bathing and catering all at the…

0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1101578)
Charity

Just Friends

Just Friends helps to combat the effects of loneliness in those who live alone, including carers. Just Friends organises social meetings, walking groups and a lunch each month in each branch. In…

0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196623)
Charity

Berry Pomeroy Home for Elderly People

Runs and maintains a care home for elderly people.

0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1172097)
Charity

Care for the Carers

To improve the quality of carers' lives by helping the local community recognise and value the role of carers, and by enabling carers to access the services and support they require.

2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1074906)
Charity

Memory Lane-eastbourne

We provide social activities for people with dementia and their carers. Operating in Eastbourne and the surrounding areas. At present including singing, games, cinema, coffee morning, indoor…

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163541)
Charity

Eastbourne Dementia Action Alliance

The Charity was formed to help Eastbourne become a Dementia Friendly Town.

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1177692)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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