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Care homes in Lingfield

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There are 11 care homes in and around Lingfield on AskBart. 91% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, October 2026). Published fees average about £1,679 a week, while West Sussex usually pays £1,033. The largest is Mill View, with 70 beds.

care homes
11
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
91%
typical residential fee
£1,679/wkin line with the UK average
what West Sussex council pays
£1,033/wk

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Lingfield

Care homes in Lingfield (11)

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2 in Lingfield, 9 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

  • Good
  • Requires improvement

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Distance
Acorn LodgeGood · Feb 2026On request479.1 mi—2.8 mi
Brendoncare Stildon Care HomeGood£1,700328.4 mi—1.7 mi
Charters Court Nursing and Residential HomeGood · Jun 2021On request608.1 mi—0.9 mi
College of St BarnabasGood · Mar 2020On request288.0 mi—0.1 mi
Greathed Manor Nursing HomeGood · Oct 2024On request408.8 mi—1.1 mi
Knowle House Nursing HomeGood · Aug 2019On request358.5 mi—1.6 mi
LittlefairRequires improvement · Jan 2020On request419.6 mi—2.3 mi
Mill ViewGood · Dec 2021On request709.2 mi—2.9 mi
Mill View Care HomeGood£1,679709.2 mi—2.9 mi
Silver CourtGood · Feb 2024On request428.3 mi—1.9 mi
Truscott Manor Care HomeGood · Feb 2026On request399.8 mi—2.9 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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Lingfield in numbers

91% of Lingfield’s CQC-rated care homes are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 79%. Based on 11 rated homes; England figure from CQC State of Care (2024/25).

The average residential care home in Lingfield costs about £1,679/week, while West Sussex’s published usual rate is around £1,033/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £646/week (about £33,592/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 West Sussex council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed11
Rated Good or Outstanding10 of 11 (91%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate1
Average published weekly fee£1,679
West Sussex usual weekly rate (2025)£1,033
LargestMill View (70 beds)
Most recently inspectedKnowle House Nursing Home (February 2022)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 5 · Dementia 4 · Respite 2
Average house price, Tandridge (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£475,344
Good10
Requires improvement1
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Lingfield£1,679/wk
  • Nursing, Lingfield£1,690/wk
  • Dementia, Lingfield£1,679/wk
  • Surrey average£1,428/wk
  • UK average£1,704/wk
  • West Sussex usual rate£1,033/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Surrey. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: West Sussex's usual cost of residential care (2025). Actual costs vary with care needs and room.

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Guides: Residential care homes · Nursing homes · Dementia care homes · Respite care

Data: CQC register, updated October 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Tandridge

The average house price in Tandridge is £475,344, 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
£475,344
Detached
£853,458
Semi-detached
£460,542
Terraced
£387,546
Flats & maisonettes
£243,121

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 Lingfield

Lingfield is a South East England village with a slightly above-average share of residents aged 65+, suggesting a settled retirement community. It offers modest local amenities — cafés, pubs and green space — but you'll need to weigh its quieter character against proximity to family and access to wider services.

  • 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 75% 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

14 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Vehicle crime5
  • Anti-social behaviour4
  • Other theft2
  • Burglary1
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 Lingfield

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

Charity

Being Neighbourly

To support our Neighbours in and around East Grinstead, West Sussex, to engage / re-engage with their community, to reduce isolation and loneliness, improve mental wellbeing and support those in…

2.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1205015)
Charity

Age UK East Grinstead & District

AGEUKEG and District's area of benefit encompasses the town of East Grinstead and the surrounding villages.It operates four main services:Dementia Respite Services, Day/Activity Centre Services,…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1127168)
Charity

The Forget Me Not's (Crawley)

The Forget Me Nots ensure no carer, loved one, friend or family member of someone living with dementia in Crawley and surrounding area would ever feel alone. We exist to provide friendship, help,…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1173729)
Charity

Age Concern Bletchingley

Lunch Club for the elderly on 1st and 3rd Wednesdays each month andTransport to doctors' surgery, hospital,dentist and shopping for the elderly residents of Bletchingley

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (262559)

Is Lingfield a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Lingfield

Lingfield suits those seeking a calm, village setting with some established retirement infrastructure, though it is not a major retirement hub. The over-65 population stands at 19.2%, marginally above the national average of 18.6%, indicating a reasonable base of older residents. Suitability depends heavily on how close family support is and whether you value rural quiet over bustling social provision.

Health & support

  • Medical access: You will need to confirm GP surgery locations and pharmacy access with local care providers; the nearest hospital emergency department should be checked as part of your enquiry.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is very low: 2 offences were recorded in April 2026, with violent crime and criminal damage being the main categories.
  • Family & connection: Consider how far family members live from Lingfield and whether regular visits or support are realistic from your current networks.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Local care-home fees will vary; compare quoted weekly rates against the national average and your own budget before committing.
  • Transport: Confirm bus routes and rail links to nearby towns and cities with local care homes; assess whether you need a car or can rely on public transport.
  • Housing options: Lingfield has care-home provision; the range and size of available homes should be checked directly with local operators and care advisers.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The village has 1 park and 1 allotment site, plus 3 cafés and 3 pubs nearby, offering modest social and outdoor opportunities.
  • Community: Ask care homes about memory cafés, clubs and social groups they run or help residents access; village life can support strong local connections if you engage.
  • Climate: South East England has a temperate climate with mild winters and moderate rainfall; expect typical UK seasonal weather.

Things to weigh up

  • Quiet village setting: Lingfield is small and rural; if you thrive on busy social scenes and varied entertainment, you may find it isolating.
  • Distance to wider services: Confirm travel times to larger hospitals, shopping, and cultural activities; rural location means dependency on car or good public links.

Questions about care homes in Lingfield

How many care homes are there in Lingfield?

There are 11 care homes listed in and around Lingfield on AskBart. You can filter them by care type, CQC rating and facilities to find the right fit.

How much does a care home in Lingfield cost?

Care homes in Lingfield range from around £1,679 to around £1,700 per week, with averages of £1,679 for residential, £1,679 for dementia, £1,690 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Lingfield compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Lingfield is about £1,679 per week — broadly in line with the UK average of £1,704. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Lingfield are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

10 of the 11 care homes in and around Lingfield are rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. Ratings are published by the CQC following regular inspections.

What types of care are available in Lingfield?

Homes in and around Lingfield offer nursing (5), dementia (4), residential (2), respite (2). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Near Lingfield

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

Guides for families

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