Distance from the town centre: 0.6 miCQC Requires improvement
from £995/wk
Residential care homes in Northampton
13 homes
There are 13 residential care homes in and around Northampton on AskBart. 64% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,161 a week, while West Northamptonshire usually pays £965. The largest is Cliftonville Care Home, with 106 beds.
- care homes
- 13
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 64%
- typical residential fee
- £1,161/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what West Northamptonshire council pays
- £965/wk
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Care homes in Northampton (13)
All within 7.5 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.6 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
from £995/wk
Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.3 miNot yet rated by CQC
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Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 2.8 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Good
from £1152/wk
Distance from the town centre: 3.5 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 3.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Distance from the town centre: 4.4 mi
Distance from the town centre: 6.2 miFees on request
Compare every home in Northampton in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashurst Mews Care Home | Requires improvement · Sept 2022 | On request | 60 | 3.4 mi | — | 3.5 mi |
| Cliftonville Care Home | Requires improvement | £995 | 106 | 0.2 mi | — | 0.6 mi |
| Collingtree Park Care Home | Good | £1,152 | 79 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Grangefield Residential Care Home | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 23 | 5.8 mi | — | 6.2 mi |
| Kingsthorpe Grange | Good · Sept 2025 | On request | 51 | 2.6 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| Obelisk House | Requires improvement · Dec 2022 | On request | 44 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.8 mi |
| Overstone House Care Home | — | On request | 66 | 4.2 mi | — | 4.4 mi |
| Southfields House | Good · Sept 2023 | On request | 44 | 3.6 mi | — | 3.9 mi |
| Spencer House Care Home | Good · Jul 2021 | £995 | 25 | 0.2 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Squires Mews Care Home | Not yet inspected | £1,500 | 59 | 2.1 mi | — | 2.3 mi |
| St John's Home | Good · Apr 2023 | On request | 50 | 1.9 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| St Matthews Unit | Requires improvement · Sept 2023 | On request | 52 | 1.1 mi | — | 1.2 mi |
| Turn Furlong | Good · May 2025 | On request | 51 | 2.7 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
Fees are the home’s published “from” figure, or an indicative one; “on request” where none is published. Ratings are the regulator’s. Click a heading to sort.
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Northampton in numbers
64% of Northampton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 11 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Northampton costs about £1,161/week, while West Northamptonshire’s published usual rate is around £965/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £196/week (about £10,192/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What West Northamptonshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 7 of 11 (64%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 4 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,161 |
| West Northamptonshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £965 |
| Largest | Cliftonville Care Home (106 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Kingsthorpe Grange (January 2024) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 13 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 12 · Respite 5 |
| Average house price, West Northamptonshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £292,754 |
Good7
Requires improvement4
Not yet rated2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across West Northamptonshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: West Northamptonshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in West Northamptonshire
The average house price in West Northamptonshire is £292,754, 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
- £292,754
- Detached
- £474,163
- Semi-detached
- £286,044
- Terraced
- £235,731
- Flats & maisonettes
- £140,304
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.
Living in Northampton
- Cultural Hub
- Well Served
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 0% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityA
Excellent — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
840 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime255
- Anti-social behaviour209
- Public order58
- Other theft54
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 & Peace grade ranks recorded anti-social behaviour and public-disorder incidents (the offences most relevant to a quiet neighbourhood) — per head of population where ONS figures are available, otherwise by count. Scottish towns are graded against other Scottish towns, from Police Scotland’s 12-month figures for the council wards they sit in, per head of those wards’ population (National Records of Scotland). Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Northampton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age UK Northamptonshire
Provides a range of services to older people to improve their quality of life, to promote independence and prevent them falling into frailty, poverty and isolation
0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1059995)
Charity
Dostiyo- Asian Women and Girls Organisation
-Advice and Information-Countywide Advocacy Service for Older People-Opportunities to volunteers and gain training within Dostiyo and through external agenices.-Various classes for the elderly and…
0.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1058077)
Charity
The David Taylor Housing Trust for Elderly and Retired Persons
Making donations for the provision of housing for the elderly and those of limited means.
0.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (236102)
Charity
The Methodist Homestead
The Methodist Homestead provides warm, manageable, comfortable and secure homes for our Residents in a caring Christian environment in keeping with the needs of our Residents, primarily for: a)…
1.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1150018)
Charity
Northants Parkinson's People
Northants Parkinson's People have a monthly newsletter, a three times per week walking group, twice weekly exercise class and monthly lunch club. We provide telephone friendship calls and a…
2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1188652)
Northampton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+60.8%
Projected change in West Northamptonshire, 2025 to 2035 (9,867 to 15,867). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21%
Projected change in West Northamptonshire, 2025 to 2035 (78,286 to 94,759). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
11
Nearest: Superdrug Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
27
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
96%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 88.2% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
8.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–9 out of 10
Where the 42 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Northampton
- The Hospice of Our Lady and St John · 14.1 milesCQC Good (report published June 2015). CQC page
Hospitals near Northampton
- Care homes near Northampton General Hospital · A&E · 0.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Northampton a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Northampton
Northampton suits people who value urban convenience, a lively social scene, and reasonable care fees without wanting to move far from the East Midlands. It works well for those with family or friends already in the region, or for someone content with town life over countryside quiet. The recorded-crime figures are higher than many areas, so it's not ideal if you're particularly safety-conscious; otherwise, it's a practical, no-fuss choice for later-life living.
Health & support
- Medical access: Several GP surgeries and pharmacies are scattered across the town; Northampton General Hospital is within the town, offering accident and emergency care nearby.
- Safety: Recorded crime in the area is 840 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, antisocial behaviour and public order offences among the most common. This is higher than many UK areas and is worth considering carefully.
- Family & connection: Think about where your nearest relatives or close friends live — Northampton's size and rail links make visiting or being visited reasonably straightforward if they're in the Midlands or beyond.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Care-home fees in Northampton are broadly in line with or slightly below the national average, making it an affordable option compared to southern England or other high-cost regions.
- Transport: The town has frequent bus services and a direct rail link to London, Leicester and other nearby cities. Walking and cycling are possible in town, though some areas are car-dependent.
- Housing options: A range of care homes operates in Northampton, offering choice in size and style; supply is reasonable though not exceptional.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Sixteen parks and four allotments are available locally, offering accessible outdoor space. A wide choice of restaurants, cafes and pubs — 187 eating venues and 84 bars — means social outings and clubs are easy to arrange.
- Community: The large population and social venues support memory cafés, hobby groups and faith communities; ask any prospective care home about their links to local groups.
- Climate: Northampton experiences a typical Midlands climate: moderate rainfall, cool winters and warm summers, with four distinct seasons.
Things to weigh up
- Crime rates higher than average: The 840 recorded offences, particularly violent crime and antisocial behaviour, are above many comparable areas and should factor into your decision if personal safety feels important.
- Urban rather than rural: Northampton is a busy town centre with traffic and noise in places; if you prefer quieter, countryside surroundings, a smaller market town or village might suit you better.
Questions about care homes in Northampton
How many residential care homes are there in Northampton?
AskBart lists 13 residential care homes in and around Northampton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Northampton rated?
Of the 11 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 7 Good, 4 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Northampton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,161 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Northampton?
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 "How to choose a care home" covers what to look for.
Weighing up your options in Northampton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Northampton:
Near Northampton
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- Residential care homes in Daventry 3
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- Residential care homes in Rushden 5
- Care homes in Brackley 2
- Care homes in Daventry 6
- Care homes in Towcester 2
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- How to Choose a Care Home: A Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
- Residential vs Nursing Home: What’s the Difference? (2026)
- Care Home Contracts: What to Check Before You Sign
More in our choosing a care home guides.