McCarthy Stone
Atwood House
Retirement living in South Croydon, Croydon
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Atwood House is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone in Sanderstead, near South Croydon, Greater London. It offers one and two bedroom apartments available to rent, starting from £2,250 per month, designed for people over 60 seeking independent living in the area.
The development provides a range of apartment sizes and rental options to suit different needs and budgets.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,094 |
| 2025 | £1,168 |
Local health safety net
Atwood House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 3.9 miles away. The local GP practice is SELSDON PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
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 Atwood House.
≈ £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 South Croydon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Age Concern Voluntary Association for the Elderly Merstham, Redhill and Reigate
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Wandsworth Carers' Centre
The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian…
Link Age Southwark
Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…
Age Concern Epsom & Ewell
To improve the lives of older people in the Borough of Epsom and Ewell. Services include: Information and Advice, Transport to medical appointments, Footclinic, Home Visiting, Befriending, Sunday…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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