Nestled in the vibrant market town of Thrapston, in the heart of North Northamptonshire, you'll find Hermitage House, a bespoke care home offering expert…
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Care homes offering respite care in Thrapston
There is 1 care home offering respite care in and around Thrapston on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,450 a week, while North Northamptonshire usually pays £915. The largest is Hermitage House Care Home, with 67 beds.
Average residential fee in Thrapston: £1,450/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Thrapston
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,450 |
| North Northamptonshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £915 |
| Largest | Hermitage House Care Home (67 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Thrapston
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 81% of similar areas
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
How we grade areas
Grades are relative, comparing this area against others of the same type across the UK. Amenity grades are based on OpenStreetMap counts within a fixed radius. The Safety grade ranks recorded police crime — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by total recorded crime. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, April 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated June 2026.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Thrapston is about £1,450/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Thrapston
The average residential care home in Thrapston costs about £1,450/week, while North Northamptonshire’s published usual rate is around £915/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £535/week (≈ £27,820/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Thrapston
£1,450/wk
North Northamptonshire usual rate
£915/wk
Likely top-up gap
£535/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against North Northamptonshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Thrapston on the map
- Not rated
Care homes (1)
0 in Thrapston, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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What care costs in Thrapston
Residential (avg)
£1,450/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,450/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in North Northamptonshire
The average house price in North Northamptonshire is £256,610, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £256,610
- Detached
- £409,963
- Semi-detached
- £252,781
- Terraced
- £203,525
- Flats & maisonettes
- £118,316
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Types of care in Thrapston
Residential care homes
1 in ThrapstonDementia care homes
1 in ThrapstonRespite care
1 in ThrapstonSafety
34 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime10
- Anti-social behaviour8
- Other theft4
- Burglary2
Common questions
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Thrapston?
AskBart lists 1 care home offering respite care in and around Thrapston, each with its latest CQC rating.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Thrapston?
Start with the CQC rating and the latest inspection report, visit more than once, and ask how the home supports the person's needs. Our guide "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
Near Thrapston
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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