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Distance from the town centre: 0.1 miCare homes in Alston
1 home
There is 1 care home in and around Alston on AskBart. The largest is Grisedale Croft, with 13 beds.
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Care homes in Alston (1)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
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Alston in numbers
| Care homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Westmorland and Furness usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,039 |
| Largest | Grisedale Croft (13 beds) |
| Average house price, Westmorland and Furness (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £230,066 |
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Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Westmorland and Furness. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Actual costs vary with care needs and room.
See how care is funded or compare a care home with care at home.
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Westmorland and Furness
The average house price in Westmorland and Furness is £230,066, 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
- £230,066
- Detached
- £391,284
- Semi-detached
- £249,512
- Terraced
- £186,366
- Flats & maisonettes
- £133,604
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 Alston
- 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.uk).
Safety & PeaceA
Excellent — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population)
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 crime4
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. Figures are estimates to aid research, not a substitute for visiting an area.
Sources — crime: Police.uk, July 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.
Community & connection in Alston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
Alston Moor Community Transport
We operate a wheelchair accessible minibus belonging to the county council that can be used by community groups in the area.
0.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1086670)
Questions about care homes in Alston
How many care homes are there in Alston?
There are 1 care homes listed in and around Alston on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.
Which care homes in Alston are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
1 of the 1 care homes in and around Alston are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.
How safe is the Alston area?
Alston is graded A for safety & peace on AskBart — quieter than 80% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder (per head of population). 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 Alston?
If the person needing care has savings and assets below £23,250, Westmorland and Furness 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 Westmorland and Furness?
If you're widening your search beyond Alston, nearby areas with care homes include Appleby In Westmorland, Askam In Furness, Barrow In Furness, Dalton-in-furness and Grange-over-sands. You can browse each from the list of nearby locations on this page.
Near Alston
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- Care homes in Appleby In Westmorland 1
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- Care homes in Corbridge 3
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- Care homes in Askam In Furness 1
- Care homes in Barrow In Furness 7
- Care homes in Dalton-in-furness 1
- Care homes in Grange-over-sands 5
- Care homes in Kendal 7
- Care homes in Kirkby Stephen 2
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.