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Dementia care homes in Freckleton

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There is 1 dementia care home in and around Freckleton on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,250 a week, while Lancashire usually pays £790. The largest is Pear Tree House Care Home, with 66 beds.

care home
1
typical residential fee
£1,250/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Lancashire council pays
£790/wk

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Freckleton

Care homes in Freckleton (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Freckleton in numbers

The average residential care home in Freckleton costs about £1,250/week, while Lancashire’s published usual rate is around £790/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £460/week (about £23,920/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 Lancashire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Dementia care homes listed1
Average published weekly fee£1,250
Lancashire usual weekly rate (2025)£790
LargestPear Tree House Care Home (66 beds)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1 · Respite 1
Average house price, Fylde (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£233,647
Not yet rated1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Freckleton£1,250/wk
  • Dementia, Freckleton£1,250/wk
  • Lancashire average£1,160/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Lancashire usual rate£790/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Lancashire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Lancashire'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 · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Fylde

The average house price in Fylde is £233,647, 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
£233,647
Detached
£387,661
Semi-detached
£251,649
Terraced
£199,811
Flats & maisonettes
£135,104

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 Freckleton

  • Peaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 61% 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

27 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime14
  • Anti-social behaviour5
  • Public order4
  • Other theft2
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 Freckleton

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Hesketh Bank Christian Centre

Weekly public religious worship servicesEvangelistic eventsFinancial support to specified Christian charitiesWorking with young people and local schools to further knowledge of the Christian…

4.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1187821)
Charity

Eccleston Over 60's Club

Eccleston Over 60s Club provides activities for Over 60s at Bateman Hall, Eccleston.The Club meets on Tuesdays and members play dominoes and bingo. The Club also holds domino and bingo evenings…

4.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1089454)
Charity

Preston Community Transport Limited

Community Transport services including Dial a Bus, Dial a Ride, Shopmobility, Group Transport and driver training in Preston and surrounding areas of Lancashire

6.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114100)
Charity

Blackpool Carers Centre Limited

Blackpool Carers Centre provides a wide range of professional services for family carers of all ages in Blackpool and the surrounding area.

7.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1114558)

Freckleton: health, services and environment

Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.

People aged 85+
+51.2%
Projected change in Fylde, 2025 to 2035 (3,548 to 5,364). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+29%
Projected change in Fylde, 2025 to 2035 (25,401 to 32,764). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Well (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
4
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 98.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
4–8 out of 10
Where the 6 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Freckleton

  • St Catherine's Hospice (Lancashire) · 7.9 milesCQC Good (report published May 2019). CQC page
  • Trinity Hospice and Palliative Care Services Limited · 9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published October 2016). CQC page
  • Queenscourt Hospice · 9.3 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page

Hospitals near Freckleton

Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.

Is Freckleton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Freckleton

Freckleton offers a settled retirement environment in a region with a slightly higher than average concentration of over-65s (21.1% versus the national 18.6%). It works well for those wanting a smaller-scale community feel close to Preston and the wider Lancashire network, though you'll need to weigh the limited local care-home provision against nearby options in larger towns.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy serve the village; Preston Royal Hospital is within easy reach for emergency and specialist care.
  • Safety: Recorded crime stands at 32 offences in 2026–04, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour among the most common types — in line with a small rural area.
  • Family & connection: Consider how close your family network is; a village setting can feel isolated if support is distant.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Weekly care fees in the North West are broadly in line with the national average; check individual homes for their current rates.
  • Transport: Frequent bus services link to Preston; rail connections from nearby stations reach Manchester and beyond. The village is walkable for everyday errands but car-dependent for wider travel.
  • Housing options: Care-home provision in Freckleton itself is limited; you may find a wider choice of schemes and homes in Preston and neighbouring towns.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The village sits near open countryside and has local community groups; Preston offers further parks, shops and leisure facilities within short reach.
  • Community: Established village life supports social connection; nearby Preston hosts memory cafés and support services for older adults.
  • Climate: North West England experiences mild, wet winters and cool summers — typical for the region.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited local choice: Care homes in Freckleton are fewer than in larger centres; you may need to look to Preston or surrounding areas to find the right fit.
  • Village versus urban trade-off: A quiet setting has appeal, but access to shops, health services and social groups often means a short journey or reliance on transport.

Questions about care homes in Freckleton

How many dementia care homes are there in Freckleton?

AskBart lists 1 dementia care home in and around Freckleton, each with its latest CQC rating.

How much do dementia care homes in Freckleton cost?

Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,250 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.

How do I choose between dementia care homes in Freckleton?

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 "Choosing a dementia-friendly care home" covers what to look for.

Near Freckleton

Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.

Guides for families

More in our dementia care guides.

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