Briar House
Care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk
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).
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About
Briar House is a 62-bed care home in Kings Lynn, Norfolk. It provides residential care for older people. The home was rated Requires Improvement by the Care Quality Commission, with the report published in 2026.
In the CQC's key-question assessments, Briar House was rated Good for Caring and Responsive, and Requires Improvement for Safe, Effective and Well-led.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 750 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
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysAmple
Local crime statistics
336 recorded crimes in the local area (April 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
Fees and funding
| Care type | Weekly fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Residential care | Fees on request | — |
- Funding accepted
- Not stated
Fees depend on the room and the care needed, so ask the home for a written quote. Check who pays with the funding calculator, or see what Norfolk council pays.
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £980 |
| 2025 | £1,015 |
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with fees
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Local health safety net
Briar House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 1.7 miles away. The local GP practice is VIDA HEALTHCARE, 0.8 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Community & connection in Kings Lynn
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
West Norfolk Befriending
West Norfolk Befriending works with socially isolated older people in West Norfolk. Our clients are isolated due to a long term physical or sensory disability or due to their role as a carer…
West Norfolk Community Transport Project
Demand responsive accessible transport for members of charity
Age Concern Upwell and Outwell Luncheon Club
Luncheon club meet on alternate Tuesdays for lunch and fortnightly for afternoon tea and socialising. Meetings are held in the Upwell Methodist Church Hall
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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