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Residential care homes in Dunmow

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Dunmow on AskBart. The largest is Glendale Residential Care Home, with 20 beds. The most recent inspection was at Glendale Residential Care Home in April 2021.

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Glendale Residential Care Home

Care homes in Dunmow (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Dunmow in numbers

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Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Essex usual weekly rate (2025)£849
LargestGlendale Residential Care Home (20 beds)
Most recently inspectedGlendale Residential Care Home (April 2021)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, Uttlesford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£482,652
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Essex average£1,365/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Essex. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. 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 · Dementia care homes

Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Uttlesford

The average house price in Uttlesford is £482,652, 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
£482,652
Detached
£744,789
Semi-detached
£449,765
Terraced
£373,080
Flats & maisonettes
£207,642

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 Dunmow

Safety & PeaceB

Good — quieter than 59% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

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

Flood risk!

Flood warning area nearby — 3 Environment Agency flood warning areas within 3.1 miles, on the Blackwater.

25 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour9
  • Violent crime8
  • Other crime2
  • Shoplifting2
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026; flood: Environment Agency.

Community & connection in Dunmow

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

The Dunmow and District Stroke Support Group

The relief of persons who have suffered a stroke by the provision of recreational and therapeutic activities with the object of improving their conditions of life and those of their dependants or…

3.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076000)
Charity

Dunmow Day Centre

The Daycentre provides a warm space, social interaction & freshly cooked lunches at moderate prices between 10am & 2pm every Tuesday and Thursday, for the local residents over 55. This is funded…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1035090)
Charity

Halstead Day Centre

The charity provides day care (including transport,bathing, a shopping service, advocacy and recreational activities) for people over 60 and who are isolated for whatever reason living in a radius…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (280552)
Charity

William Bendlowe

The charity was started in 1573 to provide coal and clothing to 4 elderly people in the village of Shalford but times have changed and now the charity promotes community spirit and organises…

4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (241285)
Charity

All Sorts Dementia Group Cio

7.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206634)
Charity

Thaxted Day Centre

Community centre for the benefit the residents of Thaxted and surrounding areas, providing facilities and activities which aim to reduce social isolation and improve the health and well-being of…

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1197612)

Dunmow: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+68.2%
Projected change in Uttlesford, 2025 to 2035 (2,990 to 5,030). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+28.8%
Projected change in Uttlesford, 2025 to 2035 (20,939 to 26,965). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Ropers The Chemist (3.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
0
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–9 out of 10
Where the 3 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Dunmow

  • Farleigh Hospice · 5.6 milesCQC page
  • St Clare Hospice · 14.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2020). CQC page

Hospitals near Dunmow

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 Dunmow a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Dunmow

Dunmow suits older people who value a settled, familiar community and access to countryside, but who can manage limited retail choice and prefer to be within reach of nearby towns for some specialist services. The over-65 population is well above the national average, suggesting an established base for retirement living. Care-home provision is present but smaller in scale than in larger centres.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are available locally; for emergency care, you would rely on nearest larger hospitals, so check travel time during peak hours.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area stands at 97 offences in 2026-04, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft as the most common types — higher than many comparable areas, so worth asking the local police or care home for context.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether close family live nearby, or if regular visits from distance would be a practical commitment.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Check care-home fees with local providers; compare them against the national average and your own budget to gauge affordability for the length of stay you anticipate.
  • Transport: Buses serve the town; rail links to nearby larger centres exist but are not immediately local. Dunmow is car-dependent for many errands, so transport needs merit discussion with any care home.
  • Housing options: A range of care homes is available in and around Dunmow; visit several to compare facilities, staffing and available support.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Dunmow has 13 parks and 7 allotments, offering good scope for walks, outdoor hobbies and garden involvement. A modest range of restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars provides local social gathering points.
  • Community: Several social and leisure groups are active locally; memory cafés and support networks for older residents exist — ask care homes or the local council for current contacts.
  • Climate: East of England winters are cool and damp; summers moderate. Typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Retail & services: Only one supermarket is listed locally, so shopping trips to nearby towns may be necessary; discuss practical support with any care home you're considering.
  • Crime context: The recorded crime rate is above typical for similar-sized areas; speak directly with the police, care home staff and local residents to understand context and your safety measures.
  • Population age profile: The high over-65 share means many peers, but also that some specialist adult services may prioritise older cohorts; check that your own health and social needs fit the local landscape.

Questions about care homes in Dunmow

How many residential care homes are there in Dunmow?

AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Dunmow, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are residential care homes in Dunmow rated?

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

How do I choose between residential care homes in Dunmow?

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 Dunmow?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Dunmow:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Dunmow

Near Dunmow

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.