Care homes offering respite care in Buckhurst Hill
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Buckhurst Hill on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,231 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Harts House Care Home, with 60 beds.
Average residential fee in Buckhurst Hill: £1,231/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Buckhurst Hill
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,231 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Harts House Care Home (60 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Good — safer than 46% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Essex 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.
The estimated average residential care fee in Buckhurst Hill is about £1,231/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.
The average residential care home in Buckhurst Hill costs about £1,231/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £382/week (≈ £19,864/year) to bridge the gap.
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 Essex’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
- Good
updated September 2026
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The average house price in Epping Forest is £536,765, 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
- £536,765
- Detached
- £1,019,890
- Semi-detached
- £587,349
- Terraced
- £466,824
- Flats & maisonettes
- £299,131
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.
Residential care homes
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3 in Buckhurst HillBuckhurst Hill is near 7 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 5 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Ching Brook, Cobbins Brook, Loxford Water, Nazeing Brook and 8 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Is Buckhurst Hill a good retirement location?
Buckhurst Hill suits people who value countryside living near London and have family or transport links to manage essentials. With 20.8% of residents aged 65 or over — above the national average of 18.6% — it's an established retirement area. However, everyday services are sparse, so you'll need a car or strong local support to shop and access health care comfortably. Care-home provision appears limited; check what's available before committing.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgeries and pharmacy locations locally; the nearest hospital is outside the town, so transport to emergency care matters.
- Safety: 97 recorded offences in the most recent reporting period, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common — on the higher side for a town this size.
- Family & connection: Consider how close family or friends are; if you rely on them for shopping trips or hospital visits, distance could affect your independence.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Check current care-home weekly fees against the national average; no local data is available here, so ask homes directly.
- Transport: The town is car-dependent with limited everyday services nearby. Rail and bus links to London and surrounding centres exist but require planning; walkability for daily needs is low.
- Housing options: Care-home provision in Buckhurst Hill is modest; visit and compare what's available before deciding, as choice may be limited.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: 13 parks and 7 allotments offer outdoor pursuits. 8 restaurants and cafes and 3 pubs provide social eating; local clubs and groups will need checking.
- Community: Seek out memory cafés and social groups locally; an established older population means some networks exist, but you'll need to ask care homes what they arrange.
- Climate: The South East typically enjoys milder winters and warmer summers than northern England, though rain and grey skies are common year-round.
Things to weigh up
- Crime rate: Violent crime and anti-social behaviour are among the most common offences recorded; weigh this against your comfort with the neighbourhood.
- Limited everyday services: Only 1 supermarket locally means shopping requires a car or help from family; check your ability to manage this before moving.
- Care-home choice: Few homes appear to operate here; you may have less choice than in larger towns, so visit early and confirm what suits your needs.
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Buckhurst Hill?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Buckhurst Hill, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Buckhurst Hill rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Buckhurst Hill cost?
Published fees range from £999 to £1,545 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Buckhurst Hill?
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.
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