Residential care homes in South Hetton
There are 3 residential care homes in and around South Hetton on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £968 a week, while County Durham usually pays £857. The largest is Ashwood Park Care Home, with 65 beds.
Average residential fee in South Hetton: £968/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: South Hetton
| Residential care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £968 |
| County Durham usual weekly rate (2025) | £857 |
| Largest | Ashwood Park Care Home (65 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Birchwood Court Residential Care Home (July 2022) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
Excellent — safer than 83% of similar areas (per head of population)
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on County Durham data (town-level not yet available)
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.
The estimated average residential care fee in South Hetton is about £968/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
The average residential care home in South Hetton costs about £968/week, while County Durham’s published usual rate is around £857/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £111/week (≈ £5,772/year) to bridge the gap.
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against County Durham’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
- Good
updated September 2026
No care homes found in South Hetton.
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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.
Residential care homes
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1 in South HettonHow many residential care homes are there in South Hetton?
AskBart lists 3 residential care homes in and around South Hetton, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in South Hetton rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 3 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in South Hetton cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £968 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between residential care homes in South Hetton?
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 South Hetton
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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