The Russets
CQC Good
The Russets is a nursing home in Sandford, North Somerset, providing care for 105 residents.
ARCO ApprovedDementiaNursing
Nursing homes in Banwell
There is 1 nursing home in and around Banwell on AskBart. The largest is The Russets, with 105 beds.
Key facts: Banwell
| Nursing homes listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 0 |
| North Somerset usual weekly rate (2025) | £748 |
| Largest | The Russets (105 beds) |
Data: CQC register, updated January 2021. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
Living in Banwell
High Retirement CommunityLow Recorded Crime
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.
- Low Recorded Crime — Ranks among the safer areas of its type on recorded police crime (Police.uk).
SafetyA
Excellent — safer than 71% of similar areas
Based on North Somerset data (town-level not yet available)
Green SpacesC
Limited — parks, playing fields & outdoor space nearby
Based on North Somerset data (town-level not yet available)
Daily ConveniencesC
Limited — shops, supermarkets & places to eat nearby
Based on North Somerset data (town-level not yet available)
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
Estimated from published weekly fees for homes in the area. Actual costs vary by care needs and room type.
Care homes in Banwell on the map
- Good
Care homes (1)
0 in Banwell, 1 more within 3 miles · updated September 2026
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House prices in North Somerset
The average house price in North Somerset is £314,628, 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
- £314,628
- Detached
- £539,385
- Semi-detached
- £342,718
- Terraced
- £272,488
- Flats & maisonettes
- £170,087
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 Banwell
Nursing homes
1 in BanwellDementia care homes
1 in BanwellFlood riskFlood warning area nearby
Banwell is near 12 Environment Agency flood warning areas and 3 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the Bristol Channel, Cheddar Yeo, Congresbury Yeo, River Axe and 1 more. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flood areas the Environment Agency monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the government’s long-term flood-risk service.
Uses Environment Agency flood and river level data from the real-time data API (Beta), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Common questions
How many nursing homes are there in Banwell?
AskBart lists 1 nursing home in and around Banwell, each with its latest CQC rating.
How are nursing homes in Banwell 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 nursing homes in Banwell?
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 "Residential vs nursing home" covers what to look for.
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