Barking Hall Nursing Home
CQC Good
Barking Hall Nursing Home is a 49-bed nursing home in Needham Market, Suffolk, providing care for older people aged 65 and over.
Nursing
Nursing homes in Needham Market
There is 1 nursing home in and around Needham Market on AskBart. The largest is Barking Hall Nursing Home, with 49 beds. The most recent inspection was at Barking Hall Nursing Home in February 2019.
Key facts: Needham Market
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Suffolk usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,064 |
| Largest | Barking Hall Nursing Home (49 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Barking Hall Nursing Home (February 2019) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Needham Market
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 63% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on Suffolk data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on Suffolk data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Suffolk 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, March 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 Needham Market on the map
- Good
Care homes (1)
updated September 2026
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House prices in Mid Suffolk
The average house price in Mid Suffolk is £320,276, 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
- £320,276
- Detached
- £447,263
- Semi-detached
- £279,689
- Terraced
- £225,032
- Flats & maisonettes
- £140,641
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 Needham Market
Nursing homes
1 in Needham MarketCommon questions
How many nursing homes are there in Needham Market?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Needham Market, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Needham Market 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 nursing homes in Needham Market?
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 Needham Market?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Needham Market:
Near Needham Market
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- Nursing homes in Clacton-on-sea (4)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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