Churchill Living
Brunel Lodge
Retirement living in Yate, South Gloucestershire
Operated by Churchill Living
What do these badges mean?
- 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
Brunel Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, situated on Staple Hill High Street with convenient access to local shops, cafes and town amenities. The development offers properties available to buy and to rent.
Details of the development timeline and further information are currently being finalised and will be confirmed in due course.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,253 |
| 2025 | £1,326 |
Local health safety net
Brunel Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 3.7 miles away. The local GP practice is THE DOWNEND HEALTH GROUP, 0.4 miles away.
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 Brunel Lodge.
≈ £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 Yate
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Yate Men's Shed
Yate Men's Shed provides a community space for men to connect, converse and create. We hold two practical sessions at Yate Parish Hall two afternoons a week. Offering extensive workshop facilities…
Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport
Provision of community transport services for those who cannot access normal buses or are unable to access educational establishments due to rural isolation. Accessible vehicles providing…
The Carers Centre (Bristol and South Gloucestershire)
To support adult and young carers residing in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are, or werecarrying out a caring role for persons who are disabled, elderly or ill, by the provision of…
Age UK South Gloucestershire Ltd
Information and Advice (including specialist benefits advice and advice for people affected by dementia), Befriending, Day Care Services and a variety of volunteering opportunities.
Patchway Community Association
Patchway Community Centre provides a safe and welcoming place for the local and surrounding communities to meet, we have over 25 regular groups consisting of Martial Arts, Luncheon clubs for the…
Part of Churchill Living
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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