Mill House & Cottages
CQC Good
Mill House & Cottages is a 44-bed residential care home in Fakenham, Norfolk, operated by Prime Life Limited.
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Residential care homes in Swanton Novers
There is 1 residential care home in and around Swanton Novers on AskBart. The largest is Mill House & Cottages, with 44 beds.
Key facts: Swanton Novers
| Residential care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Norfolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,015 |
| Largest | Mill House & Cottages (44 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated April 2021. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Swanton Novers
High Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
- High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Norfolk data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Norfolk 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
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Swanton Novers on the map
- Good
Care homes (1)
0 in Swanton Novers, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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House prices in North Norfolk
The average house price in North Norfolk is £300,273, 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
- £300,273
- Detached
- £419,727
- Semi-detached
- £277,800
- Terraced
- £233,334
- Flats & maisonettes
- £159,131
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 Swanton Novers
Residential care homes
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How many residential care homes are there in Swanton Novers?
AskBart lists 1 residential care home in and around Swanton Novers, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Swanton Novers rated?
Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Swanton Novers?
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.
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