Hillcrest
CQC Good
Hillcrest is a 50-bed care home in Alnwick, Northumberland, operated by Prestwick Care.
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Residential care homes in Alnwick
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Alnwick on AskBart. The largest is Hillcrest, with 50 beds. The most recent inspection was at Hillcrest in November 2019.
Key facts: Alnwick
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Northumberland usual weekly rate (2025) | £882 |
| Largest | Hillcrest (50 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Hillcrest (November 2019) |
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Alnwick
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 Northumberland data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on Northumberland 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 Alnwick on the map
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Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
Castleview Care Home
CQC Good
Castleview Care Home is a 49-bed care home in Alnwick, Northumberland.
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House prices in Northumberland
The average house price in Northumberland is £213,452, 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
- £213,452
- Detached
- £375,682
- Semi-detached
- £205,876
- Terraced
- £172,264
- Flats & maisonettes
- £106,020
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 Alnwick
Residential care homes
2 in AlnwickNursing homes
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2 in AlnwickCommon questions
How many residential care homes are there in Alnwick?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Alnwick, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Alnwick 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 Alnwick?
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 Alnwick
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Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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