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Residential care homes in Colyton

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There is 1 residential care home in and around Colyton on AskBart. The largest is Netherhayes Care Home, with 28 beds. The most recent inspection was at Netherhayes Care Home in December 2018.

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Colyton

Care homes in Colyton (1)

All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated November 2026

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Colyton in numbers

What Devon council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Residential care homes listed1
Rated Good or Outstanding1 of 1 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Devon usual weekly rate (2025)£1,110
LargestNetherhayes Care Home (28 beds)
Most recently inspectedNetherhayes Care Home (December 2018)
Homes by care typeResidential 1 · Dementia 1
Average house price, East Devon (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£345,757
Good1
Average weekly fees
  • Devon average£1,225/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Devon. 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.

Guides: Residential care homes · Dementia care homes

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

House prices in East Devon

The average house price in East Devon is £345,757, 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
£345,757
Detached
£538,966
Semi-detached
£338,579
Terraced
£274,572
Flats & maisonettes
£184,423

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 Colyton

  • 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-recorded crime).
Safety & PeaceA

Excellent — quieter than 72% 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

17 crimes reported in July 2026, Police.uk.

  • Violent crime10
  • Public order5
  • Criminal damage & arson2
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 Colyton

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

Charity

Seaton University of the Third Age (U3a)

A self-help organisation for older people and those who are retired from full time work, which draws upon the knowledge, experience and skills of our members to organise and provide interest…

0.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1206980)
Charity

Trip Community Transport Association

Providing and maintaining non-profit community transport services.general mobility aids and equipment, and a befriending service

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1082544)
Charity

Honiton Carers Support Group

Activities include Art & Craft, Speakers on various subjects, Walk & Chats and many other activities all chosen by the members themselves.

7.4 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209718)

Colyton: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+54.4%
Projected change in East Devon, 2025 to 2035 (7,666 to 11,835). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+24.4%
Projected change in East Devon, 2025 to 2035 (49,107 to 61,108). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Jurassic Coast Pharmacy - Seaton (1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
92.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 45% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
5–9 out of 10
Where the 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospitals near Colyton

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

Is Colyton a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Colyton

Colyton suits those seeking a small-town, countryside retirement with a strong over-65 population and established community roots. It is not a major care hub, so choice of local provision may be limited and relocation to nearby larger towns sometimes necessary. Affordability and lifestyle appeal depend heavily on family proximity and your comfort with rural living and travel.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and pharmacies serve the town, but specialist care and emergency services require travel to larger centres nearby.
  • Safety: Recorded crime in the area is low. The most common offences recorded are violent crime, anti-social behaviour and other theft, but overall offence numbers remain modest.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family members live nearby or are able to visit regularly; rural locations can feel isolating if your support network is distant.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care home fees in the South West are generally above the national average; you should seek detailed quotes from local providers to compare affordability.
  • Transport: The town is car-dependent, though bus services connect to nearby towns and cities. Rail links are available but not immediate; journeys to major centres take time.
  • Housing options: Colyton's care provision is limited in scale; a range of independent living and care home options exist locally, but choice may be narrower than in larger towns.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: The South West offers access to countryside walks, parks and coastal scenery within reach. Local community groups and clubs cater to retirement interests.
  • Community: A well-established older population supports memory cafés and social groups, though the small-town scale means fewer activities than urban areas.
  • Climate: The South West enjoys a milder climate than much of England, though winters are damp and autumnal weather changeable.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited local care provision: Colyton's small size means fewer care homes and facilities on the doorstep; you may need to travel or relocate to access your preferred level of care.
  • Rural isolation: A car or strong local links are important; those without them may find the rural setting limiting for daily life and healthcare access.
  • Above-average care costs: South West fees sit above the national average, so budget carefully and shop around local homes.

Questions about care homes in Colyton

How many residential care homes are there in Colyton?

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

How are residential care homes in Colyton rated?

Of the 1 inspected, 0 are rated Outstanding, 1 Good, 0 Requires improvement and 0 Inadequate by the Care Quality Commission.

How do I choose between residential care homes in Colyton?

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.

Near Colyton

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

Guides for families

More in our choosing a care home guides.

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