Distance from the town centre: 1.3 miCQC Good
from £1480/wk
Care homes offering respite care in Headington
3 homes
There are 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Headington on AskBart. 67% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally. Published fees average about £1,243 a week, while Oxfordshire usually pays £1,184. The largest is Iffley Care Home, with 76 beds.
- care homes
- 3
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 67%
- typical residential fee
- £1,243/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Oxfordshire council pays
- £1,184/wk
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Care homes in Headington (3)
1 in Headington, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 1.3 mi
Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Good
from £1385/wk
Distance from the town centre: 2.7 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1100/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iffley Care Home | Good | £1,385 | 76 | 2.2 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| Longlands Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,100 | 48 | 2.9 mi | — | 2.7 mi |
| The Headington Care Home | Good | £1,480 | 60 | 0.9 mi | — | 1.3 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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Headington in numbers
The average residential care home in Headington costs about £1,243/week, while Oxfordshire’s published usual rate is around £1,184/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £59/week (about £3,068/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 Oxfordshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes offering respite care listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 2 of 3 (67%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 1 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,243 |
| Oxfordshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £1,184 |
| Largest | Iffley Care Home (76 beds) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 3 · Dementia 3 · Respite 3 |
| Average house price, Oxford (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £466,815 |
Good2
Requires improvement1
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Oxfordshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Oxfordshire'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. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Oxford
The average house price in Oxford is £466,815, 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
- £466,815
- Detached
- £947,997
- Semi-detached
- £576,473
- Terraced
- £456,774
- Flats & maisonettes
- £285,194
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 Headington
Safety & PeaceC
Limited — quieter than 18% of similar areas for anti-social behaviour & public disorder
Green SpacesB
Good — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Daily ConveniencesB
Good — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Culture & CommunityB
Good — libraries, galleries, museums & community venues nearby
180 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime51
- Anti-social behaviour32
- Public order25
- Other theft17
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 Headington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
The Archway Foundation
Aims to relieve distress caused by loneliness and social isolation. Offers social gatherings and one-to-one support service to those experiencing loneliness. Aims to prevent mental health…
2.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299533)
Charity
Daybreak Oxford
The Charity, Daybreak Oxford, provides Day Clubs where adult members who are living with a dementia can enjoy a safe, caring and stimulating environment with activities suited to their needs. The…
3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1113182)
Charity
Vale House Oxford
The principal activity is the relief of persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease, related disorders and other forms of dementia by providing support or subsidising facilities for the care and…
3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (299766)
Charity
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1091529)
Charity
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
7.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1149577)
Charity
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1039922)
Headington: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+40.6%
Projected change in Oxford, 2025 to 2035 (2,935 to 4,126). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+22%
Projected change in Oxford, 2025 to 2035 (20,509 to 25,027). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
5
Nearest: The Roundway Pharmacy (0.1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
24
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 85.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 20 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 6 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Headington
- Sue Ryder palliative Care Hub- South Oxfordshire · 10.9 milesCQC Outstanding (report published April 2017). CQC page
Hospitals near Headington
- Care homes near John Radcliffe Hospital · A&E · 1.1 miles
- Care homes near Abingdon Community Hospital · urgent treatment centre · 7.9 miles
- Care homes near Bicester First Aid Unit, Bicester Community Hospital · urgent care · 9.4 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Questions about care homes in Headington
How many care homes offering respite care are there in Headington?
AskBart lists 3 care homes offering respite care in and around Headington, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are care homes offering respite care in Headington rated?
Of the 3 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 2 Good, 1 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.
How much do care homes offering respite care in Headington cost?
Published fees range from £1,100 to £1,480 a week. Fees vary with room and care needs, so ask each home for a quote.
How do I choose between care homes offering respite care in Headington?
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 "Respite care explained" covers what to look for.
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- Care homes in Chinnor 1
Paying for care? See how care is funded and check what the council may pay.
Guides for families
- What Is Respite Care? Benefits and How to Arrange It (2026)
- Who Pays for Respite Care? An Expert Guide In 2025
- Day Centres & Adult Day Care Explained
More in our respite care guides.