Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Residential care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed
4 homes
There are 4 residential care homes in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, November 2026). Published fees average about £1,110 a week, while Northumberland usually pays £882. The largest is Hillside Lodge Care Home, with 50 beds.
- care homes
- 4
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 100%
- typical residential fee
- £1,110/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Northumberland council pays
- £882/wk
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Care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed (4)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026
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Distance from the town centre: 0.2 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 1.1 miCQC Good
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Distance from the town centre: 1.2 miCQC Good
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albury House | Good · Jun 2025 | On request | 12 | — | — | 0.3 mi |
| Garden House | Good · Jul 2026 | On request | 36 | — | — | 1.2 mi |
| Hillside Lodge Care Home | Good | £1,110 | 50 | — | — | 1.1 mi |
| Tweed View House | Good · Mar 2020 | On request | 36 | — | — | 0.2 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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Berwick-upon-Tweed in numbers
The average residential care home in Berwick-upon-Tweed costs about £1,110/week, while Northumberland’s published usual rate is around £882/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £228/week (about £11,856/year), usually paid by a relative or friend. An estimate: councils fund care only below the means-test threshold, and fees vary by home, room and needs.
What Northumberland council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Residential care homes listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 4 of 4 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,110 |
| Northumberland usual weekly rate (2025) | £882 |
| Largest | Hillside Lodge Care Home (50 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Albury House (December 2023) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 4 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Northumberland (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £213,452 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Northumberland. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Northumberland's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated November 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
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.
Living in Berwick-upon-Tweed
- High Retirement Community
- Well Served
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.
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
Safety & PeaceB
Good — quieter than 32% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesA
Excellent — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
89 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime25
- Anti-social behaviour25
- Criminal damage & arson9
- Other theft8
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia
Berwick & District Friends of Dementia supports persons in the district of Berwick-upon-Tweed who are diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia, and their families and carers. It does this by means…
0.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1174583)
Berwick-upon-Tweed: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+61.4%
Projected change in Northumberland, 2025 to 2035 (10,848 to 17,509). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22.7%
Projected change in Northumberland, 2025 to 2035 (90,431 to 110,929). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: Boots (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
5
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 93.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
4.1 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–9 out of 10
Where the 9 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospitals near Berwick-upon-Tweed
- Care homes near Berwick Infirmary · urgent care · 0.2 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
Is Berwick-upon-Tweed a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Berwick suits those seeking a small-town pace with solid community roots and who are willing to accept fewer care options locally. The 26.6% over-65 share signals a settled retirement area. Families will need to weigh the single listed care home against the option to look further afield in the wider North East; those already in or closely tied to the Scottish Borders and Northumberland may find it a natural fit.
Health & support
- Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies are present in town; the nearest major hospital is some distance away and will require planned travel or an ambulance journey for emergency care.
- Safety: Recorded crime stands at 89 offences recently, with violent crime, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage noted as common categories—higher than many other UK towns of similar size.
- Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is; a remote border location means visiting and support may require travel time.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Local care-home fees are not listed in DATA; compare any quoted fees against the national average carefully.
- Transport: Berwick has good rail links to Edinburgh and Newcastle, useful for longer journeys. Town amenities are walkable, though some services and family visits may require a car or taxi.
- Housing options: Only one care home is listed locally, with around 50 beds—choice is very limited, and you may need to explore homes in nearby towns or cities.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Thirteen parks and three allotments offer outdoor space; the riverside setting provides natural walks. A reasonable range of cafes, restaurants and pubs supports social life.
- Community: With an established older population, local groups and social networks are likely present; ask any home about memory cafés and visiting support.
- Climate: The North East experiences typical UK cold, wet winters and mild summers; prepare for coastal exposure and changeable weather.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care choice: Only one care home is listed; if it doesn't suit you or is full, alternatives mean looking well beyond town boundaries.
- Crime levels: Recent offences are on the higher side for a town this size; check the specific areas where you might live and visit the home in daylight and evening.
- Distance to major hospital: Emergency care will involve travel; if frequent hospital visits become necessary, proximity matters.
Questions about care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed
How many residential care homes are there in Berwick-upon-Tweed?
AskBart lists 4 residential care homes in and around Berwick-upon-Tweed, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed rated?
Of the 4 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 4 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,110 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 Berwick-upon-Tweed?
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.
Weighing up your options in Berwick-upon-tweed?
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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.
Header photo: Walter Baxter, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons