Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Potton
3 homes
There are 3 residential care homes in and around Potton on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). 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.
- care homes
- 3
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 67%
- typical residential fee
- £1,200/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Central Bedfordshire council pays
- £1,008/wk
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Care homes in Potton (3)
0 in Potton, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 2.0 miDistance from the town centre: 2.5 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1200/wk
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Distance from the town centre: 2.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allison House Residential Home | Good · Jun 2018 | On request | 42 | 7.5 mi | — | 2.9 mi |
| Penrose Court Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,200 | 65 | 10.1 mi | — | 2.5 mi |
| Potton View | Good · Sept 2019 | On request | 31 | 12.0 mi | — | 2.0 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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Potton in numbers
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 the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £192/week (about £9,984/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 Central Bedfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,200 |
| Central Bedfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,008 |
| Largest | Penrose Court Care Home (65 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Allison House Residential Home (February 2022) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 3 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Central Bedfordshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £356,453 |
Good2
Requires improvement1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Central Bedfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Central Bedfordshire's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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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 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.
Living in Potton
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 87% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Based on Central Bedfordshire data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues 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 & 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 Potton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Blunham Good Neighbour Scheme
To relieve, either generally or individually, persons resident in the Area of Benefit within the county of Bedfordshire, who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress. To provide practical…
4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1204874)
Charity
The St Neots & District U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…
6.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1096143)
Charity
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
A Day Centre & attendant services for the elderly of St Neots & District under Cambridgeshire Social Services; a Luncheon Club for retired persons falling outside Social Services parameters;…
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (253740)
Charity
St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association
Operation of a Day Centre and provision of a Lunch Club for older adults from St Neots and the surrounding district.
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1203986)
Potton: health, services and environment
Hospitals near Potton
- Care homes near Putnoe Walk-in Centre, Bedford · walk-in centre · 9 miles
Questions about care homes in Potton
How many residential care homes are there in Potton?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around Potton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Potton rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care 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 residential care 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 "How to choose a care 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.
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.