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Care homes in Thaxted

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There is 1 care home in and around Thaxted on AskBart. The largest is Humfrey Lodge, with 49 beds. The most recent inspection was at Humfrey Lodge in December 2021.

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Humfrey Lodge

Care homes in Thaxted (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Thaxted in numbers

What Essex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Essex usual weekly rate (2025)£849
LargestHumfrey Lodge (49 beds)
Most recently inspectedHumfrey Lodge (December 2021)
Average house price, Uttlesford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£482,652
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Average weekly fees
  • Essex average£1,365/wk
  • UK average£1,704/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.

Data: CQC register, updated September 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 Thaxted

  • 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

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

8 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime4
  • Vehicle crime1
  • Anti-social behaviour1
  • Criminal damage & arson1
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.

Community & connection in Thaxted

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

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…

0.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1197612)
Charity

U3a Saffron Walden

Provides Human Resources and Volunteers in education and training involving both the Arts and Culture. Also provides the resources to enable Elderly and Older People to become involved with Sport…

5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (290670)
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…

5.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1035090)
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…

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

All Sorts Dementia Group Cio

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206634)
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…

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (241285)

Questions about care homes in Thaxted

How many care homes are there in Thaxted?

There are 1 care homes listed in and around Thaxted on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

Which care homes in Thaxted are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

1 of the 1 care homes in and around Thaxted are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

How safe is the Thaxted area?

Thaxted is graded A for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 87% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.

Can I get council funding for care in Thaxted?

If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Essex Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.

What other nearby areas have care homes in Essex?

If you're widening your search beyond Thaxted, nearby areas with care homes include Basildon, Benfleet, Braintree, Brentwood and Buckhurst Hill. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.

Near Thaxted

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

Guides for families

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