Distance from the town centre: 0.8 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1591/wk
Care homes in Waltham Abbey
13 homes
There are 13 care homes in and around Waltham Abbey on AskBart. 75% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,546 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Paternoster House Care Home, with 108 beds.
- care homes
- 13
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 75%
- typical residential fee
- £1,546/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Essex council pays
- £849/wk
Free, independent advice from Janet, Claire and the AskBart teamHow we check our information
Care homes in Waltham Abbey (13)
2 in Waltham Abbey, 11 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Outstanding
- Good
- Requires improvement
- Not rated
Top-rated in Waltham Abbey
Rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, its highest rating.
Distance from the town centre: 0.8 mi
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.0 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Overwhelmed by choice?
Ask Bart anything now, or leave your number and a person calls you back within one working day. Free.
Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.7 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.8 miFees on request
No photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
No photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 2.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
No photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 2.4 miCQC Outstanding
from £1500/wk
No photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 2.6 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Compare every home in Waltham Abbey in one table
| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Sewardstone Close | Good · Apr 2020 | On request | 29 | 4.4 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Albany Park Nursing Home | Requires improvement · Oct 2023 | On request | 47 | 4.2 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Ashbrook Court Care Home | Good · Jun 2023 | On request | 70 | 4.6 mi | — | 1.6 mi |
| Avon Lodge | Good · Jul 2023 | On request | 36 | 4.8 mi | — | 2.1 mi |
| Bridgewood House | Good · Apr 2021 | On request | 70 | 3.6 mi | — | 2.6 mi |
| Bullsmoor Lodge | Good · Jan 2019 | On request | 48 | 4.9 mi | — | 1.7 mi |
| Honey Lane Care Home | Good · Mar 2022 | On request | 41 | 6.4 mi | — | 1.0 mi |
| Kingfisher Care Home | Outstanding | £1,500 | 22 | 6.3 mi | — | 2.4 mi |
| Kinglea Court | — | On request | 66 | 4.3 mi | — | 1.8 mi |
| Newgrange Residential Home | Good · Mar 2022 | On request | 38 | 6.7 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Old Grange | Good · Aug 2019 | On request | 7 | 6.4 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Paternoster House Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,591 | 108 | 6.2 mi | — | 0.8 mi |
| Tallis House | Requires improvement · Sept 2022 | On request | 101 | 6.4 mi | — | 0.9 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.
Run a care home or business in Waltham Abbey that’s missing or out of date? Add or update a listing
Waltham Abbey in numbers
75% of Waltham Abbey’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%, with 1 rated Outstanding. Based on 12 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
The average residential care home in Waltham Abbey costs about £1,546/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £697/week (about £36,244/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 Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 13 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 9 of 12 (75%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 1 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,546 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Paternoster House Care Home (108 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Albany Park Nursing Home (July 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 2 · Dementia 4 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, Epping Forest (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £536,765 |
Outstanding1
Good8
Requires improvement3
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Epping Forest. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Essex'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 October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Epping Forest
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.
Living in Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey is a commuter town in the East of England with a slightly above-average older population and good road links to London. It offers a solid spread of everyday amenities and green space, though care-home choice and costs will need checking locally.
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
177 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime64
- Anti-social behaviour32
- Criminal damage & arson20
- Public order14
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 Waltham Abbey
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Age UK Enfield
To promote the welfare of older people in any manner, which now or hereafter may be deemed by law to be charitable, in and around the London Borough of Enfield (herinafter called " the area of…
2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063696)
Charity
Epping Forest Community Transport
Epping forest & harlow community transport for people who have difficulty accessing conventional transport. this may be due to restricted mobility, no alternative form of passenger transport due…
4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1148539)
Charity
Age UK Waltham Forest
Age UK Waltham Forest aims to improve the quality of life for older adults in Waltham Forest by providing direct services, campaigning for the rights of older people and participating in…
4.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1048212)
Charity
Wadajir Elderly Project
To provide activities for Somali and other BAME people aged 60 plus with the aim to combat social isolation and loneliness through social, emotional and practical support. We will offer elderly…
4.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1170521)
Charity
Enfield Borough Over 50s Forum
Supporting older people in the Borough of Enfield; promoting healthy living and life-styles; encouraging community cohesion; reducing isolation among the older community; focussing on older…
5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1122859)
Charity
Friend in Need Community Centre
To provide support for the elderly of Barnet in the form of [but not limited to] day care, good neighbour schemes, carer support, community transport, shopping, bill payments and pension…
7.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1090701)
Waltham Abbey: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+43.4%
Projected change in Epping Forest, 2025 to 2035 (4,091 to 5,868). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.9%
Projected change in Epping Forest, 2025 to 2035 (27,816 to 32,529). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Reliance Pharmacy (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
18
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
11.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–8 out of 10
Where the 19 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Waltham Abbey
- North London Hospice Day Care Service · 5.8 milesCQC Good (report published November 2016). CQC page
- St Clare Hospice · 7.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2020). CQC page
- North London Hospice · 9 milesCQC Good (report published July 2024). CQC page
Hospitals near Waltham Abbey
- Care homes near Chase Farm Hospital · urgent care · 4.7 miles
- Care homes near North Middlesex University Hospital · A&E · 6 miles
- Care homes near The Princess Alexandra Hospital · A&E · 7 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Waltham Abbey a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Waltham Abbey
Waltham Abbey suits people who want to stay close to London and value access to parks and shops without city intensity. The older-resident share is slightly above the national average, suggesting an established retirement community, but it is not primarily a retirement destination. Care-home availability and cost are key unknowns to explore with local providers.
Health & support
- Medical access: Several GP surgeries and pharmacies operate in the town; Whipps Cross Hospital and Lister Hospital are within reach for emergency and specialist care.
- Safety: Recorded crime was 177 offences in April 2026, with violent crime, antisocial behaviour and criminal damage the most common reports. This sits above many rural areas and warrants a conversation with local care homes about their safeguarding approach.
- Family & connection: If family lives in or around London, Waltham Abbey's commuter position may help; if support networks are elsewhere, isolation could be a risk.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Check current care-home fees with local providers; many areas near London tend toward higher costs than the national average, so budget accordingly.
- Transport: The town has bus links and is accessible by road to London and surrounding areas; it is car-dependent in places, so walking ability and care-home location matter.
- Housing options: Care-home provision exists locally, but choice and size of schemes need to be verified with local care commissioners and operators.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Sixteen parks and seven allotments offer outdoor activity; eleven restaurants and cafes and five pubs provide social dining and meeting points.
- Community: Local social groups and memory cafés exist; confirm availability and frequency with care homes and the local authority.
- Climate: The East of England experiences cool, damp winters and mild summers; heating and damp-proofing are standard concerns in older properties.
Things to weigh up
- Crime levels: Violent crime and antisocial behaviour were the most recorded offence types; ask care homes directly about their approach to residents' safety and community concerns.
- London proximity costs: Being within commuter range of London often pushes care fees and living costs above the national average; factor this into your budget early.
Questions about care homes in Waltham Abbey
How many care homes are there in Waltham Abbey?
There are 13 care homes listed in and around Waltham Abbey on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
How much does a care home in Waltham Abbey cost?
Care homes in Waltham Abbey range from around £1,500 to around £1,591 per week, with averages of £1,546 for residential, £1,546 for dementia, £1,546 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Waltham Abbey compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Waltham Abbey is about £1,546 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Waltham Abbey are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
9 of the 13 care homes in and around Waltham Abbey are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, including 1 rated Outstanding. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Waltham Abbey?
Homes in and around Waltham Abbey offer dementia (4), residential (4), respite (3), nursing (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Waltham Abbey?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Waltham Abbey:
Near Waltham Abbey
- Care homes in Waltham Cross 19
- Care homes in Cheshunt 14
- Care homes in Loughton 22
- Care homes in Epping 4
- Care homes in Theydon Bois 7
- Care homes in Buckhurst Hill 26
- Care homes in Chigwell 3
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.