Melbury Court
CQC Good
Melbury Court is an 88-bed care home in Durham, County Durham, in the North East of England.
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Residential care homes in Newton Hall
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Newton Hall on AskBart. The largest is Melbury Court, with 88 beds. The most recent inspection was at Melbury Court in March 2020.
Key facts: Newton Hall
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| County Durham usual weekly rate (2025) | £857 |
| Largest | Melbury Court (88 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Melbury Court (March 2020) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Newton Hall
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 83% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on County Durham 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 Newton Hall on the map
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Care homes (2)
1 in Newton Hall, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
St Margaret's Care Home
CQC Good
St Margaret's Care Home is a 60-bed care home in Durham, County Durham, in the North East of England.
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House prices in County Durham
The average house price in County Durham is £138,148, 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
- £138,148
- Detached
- £236,657
- Semi-detached
- £138,892
- Terraced
- £114,222
- Flats & maisonettes
- £77,271
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 Newton Hall
Residential care homes
2 in Newton HallNursing homes
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1 in Newton HallCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Newton Hall?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Newton Hall, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Newton Hall rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How do I choose between residential care homes in Newton Hall?
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.
Near Newton Hall
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- Residential care homes in Houghton-le-Spring (4)
- Residential care homes in Hetton-le-Hole (4)
- Residential care homes in New Herrington (3)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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