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Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Requires improvement
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Care homes in Watton
5 homes
There are 5 care homes in and around Watton on AskBart. 40% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). The largest is Buckingham Lodge Care Home, with 73 beds. The most recent inspection was at Thorp House in February 2023.
- care homes
- 5
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 40%
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Care homes in Watton (5)
1 in Watton, 4 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.7 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Requires improvement
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Distance from the town centre: 1.6 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Requires improvement
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashill Lodge Care Home | Requires improvement · Mar 2026 | On request | 35 | 18.0 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Buckingham Lodge Care Home | Requires improvement · Jan 2023 | On request | 73 | 15.6 mi | — | 1.1 mi |
| Dorrington House (Watton) | Requires improvement · Oct 2022 | On request | 52 | 16.5 mi | — | 0.2 mi |
| Lancaster House | Good · Jul 2019 | On request | 31 | 16.0 mi | — | 0.7 mi |
| Thorp House | Good · Feb 2023 | On request | 41 | 15.6 mi | — | 1.6 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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Watton in numbers
40% of Watton’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 79%. Based on 5 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).
What Norfolk council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 5 (40%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 3 |
| Norfolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,015 |
| Largest | Buckingham Lodge Care Home (73 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Thorp House (February 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Dementia 1 · Respite 1 |
| Average house price, Breckland (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £273,851 |
Good2
Requires improvement3
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Norfolk. 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: Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Breckland
The average house price in Breckland is £273,851, 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
- £273,851
- Detached
- £374,751
- Semi-detached
- £244,049
- Terraced
- £195,663
- Flats & maisonettes
- £110,304
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 Watton
- High Retirement Community
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 68% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
44 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime23
- Anti-social behaviour5
- Criminal damage & arson5
- Other theft3
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Watton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Caring Friends Mid Norfolk
Caring Friends Mid Norfolk promote the relief of people suffering from cancer, dementia; long term chronic health conditions and isolation and loneliness and their family and friends and carer's…
7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164648)
Questions about care homes in Watton
How many care homes are there in Watton?
There are 5 care homes listed in and around Watton on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Which care homes in Watton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
2 of the 5 care homes in and around Watton 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 Watton?
Homes in and around Watton offer dementia (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
How many care homes in Watton offer dementia care?
1 care home in and around Watton offer specialist dementia care. Use the dementia filter above to see them, and check each home's CQC report for its record on caring for people living with dementia.
Do any care homes in Watton offer respite care?
Yes — 1 care home in and around Watton offer respite (short-stay) care, for recovery after a hospital stay or to give a regular carer a break. Availability changes often, so contact the home directly to check.
Near Watton
- Care homes in Shipdham 2
- Care homes in Mundford 1
- Care homes in Swaffham 5
- Care homes in Attleborough 4
- Care homes in Dereham 9
- Care homes in Thetford 5
- Care homes in Breckland 17
- Care homes in Bungay 6
- Care homes in Cromer 4
- Care homes in Downham Market 5
- Care homes in Fakenham 5
- Care homes in Gorleston 1
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.