Lincroft Meadow Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the heart of Kidlington, Porthaven's Lincroft Meadow care home is a sanctuary of comfort and care, offering 24/7 residential, nursing, dementia, and…
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Residential care homes in Kidlington
There are 2 residential care homes in and around Kidlington on AskBart. Published fees average about £1,420 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Lincroft Meadow Care Home, with 70 beds.
Average residential fee in Kidlington: £1,420/week — below the UK average of £1,702
Key facts: Kidlington
| Residential care homes listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,420 |
| Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,184 |
| Largest | Lincroft Meadow Care Home (70 beds) |
Data: CQC register. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Kidlington
Low Recorded Crime
What do these badges mean?
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 64% of similar areas
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
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
The estimated average residential care fee in Kidlington is about £1,420/week, below the UK average of £1,702.
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Council funding & top-up in Kidlington
The average residential care home in Kidlington costs about £1,420/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If you qualify for council funding, expect a likely third-party top-up of about £236/week (≈ £12,272/year) to bridge the gap.
Average fee in Kidlington
£1,420/wk
Oxfordshire usual rate
£1,184/wk
Likely top-up gap
£236/wk
Estimate only. Councils fund care only when the person’s assets are below the means-test threshold, and actual fees, funding and top-ups vary by home, room and assessed needs. Compares the area average against Oxfordshire’s published usual cost of residential care (2025).
Care homes in Kidlington on the map
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Care homes (2)
updated September 2026
Yarnton Care Home
CQC Good
Nestled in the charming town of Kidlington, Oxfordshire, Yarnton Residential and Nursing Home offers a serene and scenic environment, boasting expansive vistas…
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What care costs in Kidlington
Residential (avg)
£1,420/week
Dementia (avg)
£1,420/week
Nursing (avg)
£1,420/week
Wondering if that’s cheaper than staying put? Compare a care home with care at home, or see who pays.
House prices in Cherwell
The average house price in Cherwell is £353,632, 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
- £353,632
- Detached
- £572,119
- Semi-detached
- £352,990
- Terraced
- £290,654
- Flats & maisonettes
- £170,071
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 Kidlington
Residential care homes
2 in KidlingtonNursing homes
2 in KidlingtonDementia care homes
2 in KidlingtonRespite care
2 in KidlingtonSafety
71 crimes reported in April 2026, sourced from Police.uk.
- Violent crime27
- Anti-social behaviour14
- Other theft6
- Vehicle crime5
Common questions
How many residential care homes are there in Kidlington?
AskBart lists 2 residential care homes in and around Kidlington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are residential care homes in Kidlington rated?
Of the 2 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do residential care homes in Kidlington cost?
Among the listings that publish fees, the typical fee is about £1,420 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 Kidlington?
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 Kidlington?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Kidlington:
Near Kidlington
- Residential care homes in Oxford (11)
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- Residential care homes in Abingdon (5)
- Residential care homes in Abingdon-on-Thames (4)
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
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