Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Good
from £1320/wk
Care homes in Church Stretton
3 homes
There are 3 care homes in and around Church Stretton on AskBart. 33% of those rated by the CQC are Good or Outstanding, against 79% nationally (CQC data, September 2026). Published fees average about £1,335 a week, while Shropshire usually pays £928. The largest is Stretton Hall Care Home, with 50 beds.
- care homes
- 3
- rated Good or Outstanding by CQC
- 33%
- typical residential fee
- £1,335/wkbelow the UK average of £1,716
- what Shropshire council pays
- £928/wk
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Care homes in Church Stretton (3)
All within 3 miles · nearest first · updated October 2026
- Good
- Requires improvement
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miNo photos yet
Distance from the town centre: 0.3 miCQC Requires improvement
Fees on request
Distance from the town centre: 0.9 miCQC Requires improvement
from £1350/wk
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| Distance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field House Care Home | Good | £1,320 | 20 | 11.9 mi | — | 0.3 mi |
| Stretton Hall Care Home | Requires improvement | £1,350 | 50 | 10.7 mi | — | 0.9 mi |
| The Sandford Nursing Home | Requires improvement · Nov 2024 | On request | 35 | 12.0 mi | — | 0.3 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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Church Stretton in numbers
The average residential care home in Church Stretton costs about £1,335/week, while Shropshire’s published usual rate is around £928/week (2025). If the council funds care, expect a likely top-up of about £407/week (about £21,164/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 Shropshire council pays care homes, and whether it will help with your fees
| Care homes listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Rated Good or Outstanding | 1 of 3 (33%) |
| Rated Outstanding | 0 |
| Rated Requires improvement or Inadequate | 2 |
| Average published weekly fee | £1,335 |
| Shropshire usual weekly rate (2025) | £928 |
| Largest | Stretton Hall Care Home (50 beds) |
| Homes by care type | Residential 2 · Nursing 1 · Respite 2 |
| Average house price, Shropshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £284,036 |
Good1
Requires improvement2
Fees: averages of the weekly fees published by the homes listed here and across Shropshire. UK average: published residential fees across all homes on AskBart. Council rate: Shropshire'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 · Respite care
Data: CQC register, updated September 2026. Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Shropshire
The average house price in Shropshire is £284,036, 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
- £284,036
- Detached
- £426,931
- Semi-detached
- £266,707
- Terraced
- £212,188
- Flats & maisonettes
- £138,283
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 Church Stretton
Church Stretton is a West Midlands town with a notably older population — over a quarter of residents are 65+ — making it a well-established retirement area. It has two care homes, a scatter of everyday services, and enough community groups and social spaces to support a quieter later life.
- 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 87% 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
Flood risk!
Flood alert area nearby — 3 Environment Agency flood alert areas within 3.1 miles, on the Cound Brook.
7 crimes reported in April 2026, Police.uk.
- Violent crime2
- Criminal damage & arson2
- Shoplifting1
- Public order1
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; flood: Environment Agency.
Community & connection in Church Stretton
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Charity
The Strettons Mayfair Trust
A community and healthy living centre providing services in arts & crafts, befriending, complementary therapies, creche, day care, health & exercise, IT & educational classes, leisure activities,…
0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1061049)
Charity
Church Stretton Good Neighbours
Provision of transport to largely elderly people for medical appointments. Also delivery of daily lunches, weekly and monthly lunch clubs.
0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1191648)
Church Stretton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+62.2%
Projected change in Shropshire, 2025 to 2035 (12,665 to 20,540). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+27.4%
Projected change in Shropshire, 2025 to 2035 (90,462 to 115,205). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
1
Nearest: Msn & Lunts 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)
3.6 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
5.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
7–8 out of 10
Where the 2 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Church Stretton
- Severn Hospice Bicton Site · 12.4 milesCQC Good (report published January 2022). CQC page
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Church Stretton a good retirement location?
Read our guide to living in Church Stretton
Church Stretton suits people seeking a smaller-town pace with genuine retirement infrastructure already in place. Its above-average over-65 share (26.4% against a national 18.6%) means you'll find others in the same season of life. The trade-off is modest choice: two care homes ranging from roughly 20–50 beds. One is rated good; the other requires improvement. This is a place for those who value familiarity and community over a wide pick of providers.
Health & support
- Medical access: You'll need to confirm GP and pharmacy locations with the local practice, and check distance to the nearest hospital accident and emergency from the care home you're considering.
- Safety: Recorded crime is low — seven offences in April 2026, mostly violent crime, criminal damage and shoplifting. A safe place day-to-day.
- Family & connection: With such a concentrated older population, family and friends visiting should feel the town is geared to later life; consider whether your own support network can reach you here.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly fees for the two listed homes are not published in this data. Contact them directly to compare against the national average and your budget.
- Transport: Buses serve the town; check current timetables and connections to nearby larger centres. The town centre is walkable for those mobile; drivers may find parking practical.
- Housing options: Two care homes listed, with one rated good and one requiring improvement. Limited choice means you'll want to visit and assess fit early.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: One park and allotments are available locally. Ten restaurants and cafes, plus five pubs, offer social eating out; worth exploring before you move.
- Community: Fifteen community groups and assets nearby, including a memory cafe and support groups. This is a genuine plus for social connection and peer support.
- Climate: West Midlands generally sees a temperate UK climate — cool winters, mild summers — typical for the region.
Things to weigh up
- Limited care-home choice: Only two homes listed means less flexibility if your first choice doesn't suit, or if one has a long waiting list.
- One home below standard: One of the two is rated requires improvement by the CQC; your options are narrower still.
- Reliance on one rated-good home: If you're set on a good-rated provider, availability and fees at that one home will be critical — ask early about current capacity.
Questions about care homes in Church Stretton
How many care homes are there in Church Stretton?
There are 3 care homes listed in and around Church Stretton 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 Church Stretton cost?
Care homes in Church Stretton range from around £1,320 to around £1,350 per week, with averages of £1,335 for residential, £1,350 for nursing care. Fees vary by home, care type and the level of support required.
How do care home fees in Church Stretton compare to the national average?
The average residential care fee around Church Stretton is about £1,335 per week — below the UK average of £1,716. Individual fees depend on the home, room and level of care.
Which care homes in Church Stretton are rated Outstanding or Good by the CQC?
1 of the 3 care homes in and around Church Stretton 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 Church Stretton?
Homes in and around Church Stretton offer residential (2), respite (2), nursing (1). Availability varies by home — use the filters above to find homes offering the specific care type you need.
Weighing up your options in Church Stretton?
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More in our choosing a care home guides.
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