Beechlands
CQC Good
Beechlands is a residential care home in Loughton, Essex, with 28 registered beds.
Residential
Residential care homes in Theydon Bois
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Theydon Bois on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,591 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Ashlar House Care Home, with 36 beds. The most recent inspection was at Beechlands in January 2021.
Average residential fee in Theydon Bois: £1,591/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Theydon Bois
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,591 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Ashlar House Care Home (36 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Beechlands (January 2021) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Theydon Bois
SafetyB
Good — safer than 46% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Essex data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
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.
How care costs compare
The estimated average residential care fee in Theydon Bois is about £1,591/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.
Council funding & top-up in Theydon Bois
The average residential care home in Theydon Bois costs about £1,591/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 £742/week (≈ £38,584/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Theydon Bois
£1,591/wk
Essex usual rate
£849/wk
Likely top-up gap
£742/wk
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).
Care homes in Theydon Bois on the map
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Care homes (2)
1 in Theydon Bois, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
Ashlar House Care Home
CQC Good
Situated in the breathtaking region of Epping Forest, Ashlar House is a specially designed care home that delivers exceptional residential, dementia, nursing,…
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What care costs in Theydon Bois
Residential (avg)
£1,591/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,591/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,591/week
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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.
Types of care in Theydon Bois
Residential care homes
2 in Theydon BoisNursing homes
1 in Theydon BoisDementia care homes
1 in Theydon BoisRespite care
1 in Theydon BoisCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Theydon Bois?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Theydon Bois, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Theydon Bois rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Theydon Bois cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,591 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 Theydon Bois?
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.
Near Theydon Bois
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- Residential care homes in Chigwell (3)
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- Residential care homes in Woodford Green (10)
- Residential care homes in Waltham Cross (4)
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