Tucked away in the tranquil rural setting of Great Dunmow, you'll discover the charming Moat House Care Home. As a part of the esteemed Country Court Care Home…
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Dementia care homes in Great Dunmow
There is 1 dementia care home in and around Great Dunmow on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,450 a week, while Essex usually pays £849. The largest is Moat House Care Home, with 66 beds.
Average residential fee in Great Dunmow: £1,450/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Great Dunmow
| Dementia care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Average published weekly fee | £1,450 |
| Essex usual weekly rate (2025) | £849 |
| Largest | Moat House Care Home (66 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Great Dunmow
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 66% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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 Great Dunmow is about £1,450/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 Great Dunmow
The average residential care home in Great Dunmow costs about £1,450/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 £601/week (≈ £31,252/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Great Dunmow
£1,450/wk
Essex usual rate
£849/wk
Likely top-up gap
£601/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 Great Dunmow on the map
- Not rated
Care homes (1)
0 in Great Dunmow, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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What care costs in Great Dunmow
Residential (avg)
£1,450/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,450/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
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.
Types of care in Great Dunmow
Residential care homes
1 in Great DunmowDementia care homes
1 in Great DunmowRespite care
1 in Great DunmowSafety
67 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime24
- Criminal damage & arson13
- Anti-social behaviour10
- Other theft5
Common questions
How many dementia care homes are there in Great Dunmow?
AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Great Dunmow, each with its latest CQC rating.
How much do dementia care homes in Great Dunmow cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,450 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between dementia care homes in Great 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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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