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Nursing homes in Saffron Walden

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There are 2 nursing homes in and around Saffron Walden on AskBart. The largest is Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home, with 80 beds. The most recent inspection was at Stanley Wilson Lodge Care Home in August 2019.

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Saffron Walden

Care homes in Saffron Walden (2)

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All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Saffron Walden in numbers

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

Nursing homes listed2
Rated Good or Outstanding2 of 2 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Essex usual weekly rate (2025)£849
LargestStanley Wilson Lodge Care Home (80 beds)
Most recently inspectedStanley Wilson Lodge Care Home (August 2019)
Homes by care typeNursing 2 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Uttlesford (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£482,652
Good2
Average weekly fees
  • Nursing, Saffron Walden£1,500/wk
  • Dementia, Saffron Walden£1,500/wk
  • Uttlesford average£1,400/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

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. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.

Guides: Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated November 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 Saffron Walden

  • 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 66% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder

Green SpacesB

Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby

Daily ConveniencesB

Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby

Culture & CommunityC

Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby

61 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Other theft11
  • Violent crime11
  • Vehicle crime9
  • Anti-social behaviour9
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 Saffron Walden

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

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…

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

6.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1197612)

Saffron Walden: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+68.2%
Projected change in Uttlesford, 2025 to 2035 (2,990 to 5,030). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+28.8%
Projected change in Uttlesford, 2025 to 2035 (20,939 to 26,965). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
3
Nearest: Well (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
8
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 82.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 3 are in the least deprived tenth.

Hospices near Saffron Walden

  • Arthur Rank Hospice · 10.6 milesCQC Outstanding (report published February 2019). CQC page

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Saffron Walden a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Saffron Walden

Saffron Walden suits families seeking a quieter Essex town with established community life and reasonable access to amenities. The over-65 population (20.8%) is modestly above the national average (18.6%), suggesting a settled retirement community. However, you'll need to verify care-home provision and costs directly, and weigh distance to specialist medical services against the appeal of local shops, parks and social venues.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP surgery locations and nearest hospital access — contact local providers to establish waiting times and emergency-care routes.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area was 61 offences in 2026–04, with the most common categories being other theft, violent crime and vehicle crime. Compare this figure against your comfort level and the national average for similar towns.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family and support networks are within visiting distance, and whether the town's social infrastructure (cafes, community groups) will help you stay connected.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care-home fees in the area will vary; compare any quotes you receive against the national average to judge affordability for your circumstances.
  • Transport: Saffron Walden has rail and bus links to nearby centres. Walking and local journeys depend on the specific care home's location within the town — check accessibility when you visit.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision exists locally; you'll need to contact homes directly to understand the choice, size and availability of places.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The town has 32 parks and 8 allotments, plus 18 restaurants and cafes and 10 pubs and bars, supporting an active social life.
  • Community: Social and eating venues offer natural meeting points. Look for memory cafés or community groups run by local care providers or the council.
  • Climate: Essex has a cool, temperate UK climate with moderate rainfall — typical for the south-east.

Things to weigh up

  • Care-home choice: Verify the range and quality of local care homes before committing — availability and fit vary.
  • Crime baseline: At 61 recorded offences, crime figures are worth understanding in detail; ask local providers and residents about safety perception and actual experience.

Questions about care homes in Saffron Walden

How many nursing homes are there in Saffron Walden?

AskBart lists 2 nursing homes in and around Saffron Walden, each with its latest CQC rating.

How are nursing homes in Saffron Walden 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 nursing homes in Saffron Walden cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,500 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between nursing homes in Saffron Walden?

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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.

Weighing up your options in Saffron Walden?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Saffron Walden:

Prefer to stay in your own home with visiting carers?See home care in Saffron Walden

Near Saffron Walden

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

Guides for families

More in our nursing care guides.

Header photo: Jim Linwood, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons