Nursing homes in Potton

There are 2 nursing homes in and around Potton on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,200 a week, while Central Bedfordshire usually pays £1,008. The largest is Penrose Court Care Home, with 65 beds.

Average residential fee in Potton: £1,200/week — below the UK average of £1,702

Potton House

Key facts: Potton

Nursing homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 2 (50%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,200
Central Bedfordshire usual weekly rate (2025)£1,008
LargestPenrose Court Care Home (65 beds)
CQC ratings of the homes in Potton: Good 1, Requires improvement 1Good1Requires improvement1

Data: CQC register, updated March 2019. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

Living in Potton
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 92% of similar areas

Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)

Green SpacesC

Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)

Daily ConveniencesC

Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)

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 Potton is about £1,200/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 Potton

The average residential care home in Potton costs about £1,200/week, while Central Bedfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,008/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £192/week (≈ £9,984/year) to bridge the gap.

Average fee in Potton
£1,200/wk
Central Bedfordshire usual rate
£1,008/wk
Likely top-up gap
£192/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 Central Bedfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).

Care homes in Potton on the map
  • Good
  • Requires improvement
Care homes (2)

0 in Potton, 2 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026

Potton House

CQC Good
24 beds

Potton House is a 24-bed care home in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, providing residential care.

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From £1200/wk·65 beds·All en-suite·Independent Care Home

Tucked away in the charming market town of Biggleswade, Penrose Court stands as a premium care home providing top-tier nursing support, alongside residential,…

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What care costs in Potton
Residential (avg)
£1,200/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,200/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,200/week

Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.

House prices in Central Bedfordshire

The average house price in Central Bedfordshire is £356,453, 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
£356,453
Detached
£609,871
Semi-detached
£377,764
Terraced
£298,788
Flats & maisonettes
£173,703

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 Potton
Common questions
How many nursing homes are there in Potton?

AskBart lists 2 nursing homes in and around Potton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Potton rated?

Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How much do nursing homes in Potton cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,200 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Potton?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

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