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There are 3 care homes in and around Stow-on-the-Wold on AskBart. 100% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,395 a week, while Gloucestershire usually pays £923. The largest is Edwardstow Court Care Centre, with 48 beds.

care homes
3
rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
100%
typical residential fee
£1,395/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
what Gloucestershire council pays
£923/wk

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Stow-on-the-Wold

Care homes in Stow-on-the-Wold (3)

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1 in Stow-on-the-Wold, 2 more within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026

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Distance
Edwardstow Court Care CentreGood · Dec 2021On request4818.3 mi—0.3 mi
Edwardstow Court Care HomeGood£1,3954818.3 mi—0.3 mi
Newlands Nursing Care CentreGood · May 2023On request2518.5 mi—0.2 mi

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Stow-on-the-Wold in numbers

The average residential care home in Stow-on-the-Wold costs about £1,395/week, while Gloucestershire’s published usual rate is around £923/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £472/week (about £24,544/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 Gloucestershire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees

Care homes listed3
Rated Good or Outstanding3 of 3 (100%)
Rated Outstanding0
Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate0
Average published weekly fee£1,395
Gloucestershire usual weekly rate (2025)£923
LargestEdwardstow Court Care Centre (48 beds)
Most recently inspectedNewlands Nursing Care Centre (May 2023)
Homes by care typeResidential 2 · Nursing 1 · Dementia 2 · Respite 1
Average house price, Cotswold (HM Land Registry, June 2026)£411,764
Good3
Average weekly fees
  • Residential, Stow-on-the-Wold£1,395/wk
  • Dementia, Stow-on-the-Wold£1,395/wk
  • Cotswold average£1,311/wk
  • UK average£1,716/wk
  • Gloucestershire usual rate£923/wk

Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Cotswold. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Gloucestershire'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 September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.

House prices in Cotswold

The average house price in Cotswold is £411,764, 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
£411,764
Detached
£661,465
Semi-detached
£392,417
Terraced
£334,758
Flats & maisonettes
£202,639

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 Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold is a picture-postcard Cotswolds market town with a notably higher than average share of residents aged 65+, suggesting it's an established choice for later-life living. The area offers good access to dining and community spaces, though care provision and wider services are modest for the population size.

  • 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 90% 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

1 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.

  • Anti-social behaviour1
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, Apr 2026; amenities: OpenStreetMap, updated September 2026.

Community & connection in Stow-on-the-Wold

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

Charity

Cotswold Friends

Cotswold Friends provides transport, carer respite and befriending services, and lunch clubs to elderly, disabled and isolated residents of the Cotswolds.

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1106748)
Charity

The Wychwoods Day Centre Limited

Elderly persons day centre

6.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1072037)
Charity

Age Concern Chipping Norton Area Day Centre

To promote the welfare of the disabled and elderly in Chipping Norton and surrounding area. Primarily achieved by the provision of a day centre enabling members to continue within the community

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1000254)

Stow-on-the-Wold: health, services and environment

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

People aged 85+
+60.4%
Projected change in Cotswold, 2025 to 2035 (3,626 to 5,817). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+26.1%
Projected change in Cotswold, 2025 to 2035 (25,972 to 32,753). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Badham Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
2
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
3.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
7 out of 10
Where the 1 neighbourhood around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).

Hospices near Stow-on-the-Wold

  • Kate's Home Nursing · 3.4 milesCQC Requires improvement (report published April 2022). CQC page
  • Lawrence Home Nursing Team · 7.8 milesCQC Good (report published June 2023). CQC page
  • Campden Home Nursing CIO · 9 milesCQC page

Hospitals near Stow-on-the-Wold

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

Is Stow-on-the-Wold a good retirement location?

Read our guide to living in Stow-on-the-Wold

Stow-on-the-Wold suits people drawn to a quiet, scenic Cotswolds setting and who have family or personal connections nearby — or who value the town's strong social and dining offer. It is not the easiest place to base yourself if you rely on frequent specialist medical care or need a wide range of local care homes to choose from. The town's over-65 share of 22.1 per cent is notably higher than the national average of 18.6 per cent, confirming its appeal as a retirement destination.

Health & support

  • Medical access: GP surgeries and a pharmacy are present in the town; the nearest hospital with A&E is in a neighbouring market town, requiring a short journey by car or taxi.
  • Safety: Recorded crime is very low at 1 offence in 2026-04, with anti-social behaviour the most common incident type.
  • Family & connection: Consider whether family members or close friends are within reasonable visiting distance — isolation can be a real concern in smaller market towns.

Finances & daily life

  • Cost of care: Care home fees in the South West region tend to run slightly above the national average; you should compare specific local provision rates with your budget and national benchmarks.
  • Transport: The town has limited bus services to nearby larger towns and cities; a personal car or regular taxi use is practical for most outings. Walking is pleasant within the town centre.
  • Housing options: Care home provision in Stow-on-the-Wold is modest in number; you may need to consider homes in neighbouring larger towns if choice is important to you.

Lifestyle & environment

  • Green space & hobbies: Two parks and two allotments provide outdoor space; the surrounding Cotswolds landscape offers good walking country.
  • Community: Twenty-two restaurants and cafes and six pubs support an active social life; the town has a reputation as a gathering place, though you should check what formal community groups or memory cafés exist locally before committing.
  • Climate: The Cotswolds region experiences a typical English climate — cool winters and mild summers, with higher rainfall than southern lowlands.

Things to weigh up

  • Limited care home choice: The town has few care homes, so your options will be restricted; moving to a larger nearby centre may give you more selection and competitive pricing.
  • Distance to specialist care: A&E and specialist services are not on your doorstep; this matters if you have health conditions requiring frequent hospital visits.
  • Modest everyday services: Only one supermarket serves the population; you may find shopping and errands less convenient than in larger towns.

Questions about care homes in Stow-on-the-Wold

How many care homes are there in Stow-on-the-Wold?

There are 3 care homes listed in and around Stow-on-the-Wold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold cost?

Care homes in Stow-on-the-Wold range from around £1,395 per week, with averages of £1,395 for residential, £1,395 for dementia care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.

How do care home fees in Stow-on-the-Wold compare to the national average?

The average residential care fee around Stow-on-the-Wold is about £1,395 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.

Which care homes in Stow-on-the-Wold are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?

3 of the 3 care homes in and around Stow-on-the-Wold 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 Stow-on-the-Wold?

Homes in and around Stow-on-the-Wold offer dementia (2), residential (2), nursing (1), respite (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.

Weighing up your options in Stow-on-the-Wold?

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