Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes in Great Dunmow
3 homes
There are 3 care homes in and around Great Dunmow on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,225 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Redbond Lodge, with 83 beds. The most recent inspection was at Redbond Lodge in March 2021.
- care homes
- 3
- typical residential fee
- £1,225/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Essex council pays
- £849/wk
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Care homes in Great Dunmow (3)
0 in Great Dunmow, 3 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Not rated
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miDistance from the town centre: 0.5 miCQC Good
from £1000/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.2 miNot yet rated by CQC
from £1450/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House Care Home | Good | £1,000 | 38 | 7.8 mi | — | 0.5 mi |
| Moat House Care Home | Not yet inspected | £1,450 | 66 | 10.4 mi | — | 2.2 mi |
| Redbond Lodge | Good · Oct 2017 | On request | 83 | 8.1 mi | — | 0.1 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.
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Great Dunmow in numbers
The average residential care home in Great Dunmow costs about £1,225/week, while Essex’s published usual rate is around £849/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £376/week (about £19,552/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 | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,225 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Redbond Lodge (83 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Redbond Lodge (March 2021) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Uttlesford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £482,652 |
Good2
Not yet rated1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Uttlesford. 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 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 Great Dunmow
- 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 69% 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
67 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime24
- Criminal damage & arson13
- Anti-social behaviour10
- Other theft5
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 Great Dunmow
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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…
0.2 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…
0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076000)
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…
5.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1197612)
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…
6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (241285)
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…
7.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (280552)
Great Dunmow: health, services and environment
Hospitals near Great Dunmow
- Care homes near Broomfield Hospital · A&E · 8.2 miles
Questions about care homes in Great Dunmow
How many care homes are there in Great Dunmow?
There are 3 care homes listed in and around Great Dunmow 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 Great Dunmow cost?
Care homes in Great Dunmow range from around £1,000 to around £1,450 per week, with averages of £1,225 for residential, £1,450 for dementia, £1,000 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Great Dunmow compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Great Dunmow is about £1,225 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Great Dunmow are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
2 of the 3 care homes in and around Great Dunmow are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
What types of care are available in Great Dunmow?
Homes in and around Great Dunmow offer residential (2), respite (2), dementia (1), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
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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.