Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCQC Good
Fees on request
Care homes in Riding Mill
2 homes
There are 2 care homes in and around Riding Mill on AskBart. The largest is Wentworth Grange, with 51 beds. The most recent inspection was at Wentworth Grange in October 2023.
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Care homes in Riding Mill (2)
1 in Riding Mill, 1 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
Distance from the town centre: 0.1 mi
Distance from the town centre: 1.9 miCQC Good
Fees on request
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Riding Mill in numbers
| 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 | Wentworth Grange (51 beds) |
| Most recently inspected | Wentworth Grange (October 2023) |
| 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. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
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Data: CQC register, updated September 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 Riding Mill
- High Retirement Community
- Peaceful Neighbourhood
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.
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 83% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityC
Limited — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
4 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime2
- Public order1
- Anti-social behaviour1
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, Jul 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated October 2026.
Community & connection in Riding Mill
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Tynedale Stroke Club
Tynedale Stroke Club provides relief and support for people living in the Hexham and Tynedale area, Northumberland, who have suffered stoke, in particular by the provision of support, advice,…
5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1147359)
Charity
Tynedale U3a
The Objects of the U3A are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means, including associated…
5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (515733)
Riding Mill: 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
0
Nearest: Boots (2.7 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
2.7 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
8 out of 10
Where the 1 neighbourhood around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Riding Mill
- Tynedale Hospice at Home · 5.2 milesCQC page
- Willow Burn · 11.8 milesCQC Good (report published April 2026). CQC page
- Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services North East · 13 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2024). CQC page
Hospitals near Riding Mill
- Care homes near Hexham General Hospital · urgent care · 5.3 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Riding Mill
How many care homes are there in Riding Mill?
There are 2 care homes listed in and around Riding Mill on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Which care homes in Riding Mill are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
2 of the 2 care homes in and around Riding Mill are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
How safe is the Riding Mill area?
Riding Mill is graded A for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 83% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder. This is drawn from police-recorded anti-social behaviour and public-order incidents, compared against similar areas.
Can I get council funding for care in Riding Mill?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Northumberland Council may contribute towards fees. You can request a free care needs assessment and financial assessment through the council's adult social care team before choosing a home.
What other nearby areas have care homes in Northumberland?
If you're widening your search beyond Riding Mill, nearby areas with care homes include Alnwick, Ashington, Bedlington, Berwick-upon-Tweed and Blyth. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Near Riding Mill
- Care homes in Corbridge 3
- Care homes in Stocksfield 4
- Care homes in Prudhoe 4
- Care homes in Hexham 5
- Care homes in Rowlands Gill 5
- Care homes in Consett 9
- Care homes in Alnwick 6
- Care homes in Ashington 5
- Care homes in Bedlington 5
- Care homes in Berwick-upon-Tweed 8
- Care homes in Blyth 9
- Care homes in Choppington 2
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.
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