McCarthy Stone

Cranberry Court

Retirement living in Peterborough

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
AddressPE7 8QH

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About

Cranberry Court is a modern age-exclusive retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone, located in Hampton, a growing area a few miles south of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire. The development offers one and two bedroom apartments with shared communal facilities.

Properties at Cranberry Court are available to buy from £380,000, or through Shared Ownership from £190,000 with a service charge of £436 per month. Rental options are also available.

What's nearby

GP surgery300 m
A&E: Peterborough City Hospital3.3 miles
  • Near a main road

Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.

What’s in the area

Outdoor Spaces

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAdequate
  • Bowling GreenLimited
  • Playing FieldLimited

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsLimited
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysAmple

Local crime statistics

63 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)

Top categories:

Violent crime48%
Anti-social behaviour24%
Criminal damage & arson6%
Drugs5%

Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Peterborough pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£848
2025£888

Local health safety net

Cranberry Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Peterborough City Hospital, 3.3 miles away. The local GP practice is HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Peterborough City Hospital · 3.3 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
HAMPTON MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.2 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.

The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat

The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Cranberry Court.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/week

Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.

Community & connection in Peterborough

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

Charity

Papworth and District Day Centre

A social event and a meal for elderly, isolated clients; in addition a day off for their carer.

1.9 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1044680)
Charity

The Over Day Centre Association

We provide day care for frail and elderly from the villages around Over. Food and refreshments are prepared on our premises for our clients whilst they are with us. Bathing and care are provided…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1196202)
Charity

The Over Day Centre Association

We provide day care for frail and elderly from the villages around Over. Food and refreshments are prepared on our premises for our clients whilst they are with us. Bathing and care are provided…

5.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (800829)
Charity

The Brampton Memorial Day Centre

Provides company, food and mental and physical stimulation for the clients, who are handicapped and elderly people and their carers in or near the village of Brampton

6.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (802298)
Charity

St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association

A Day Centre & attendant services for the elderly of St Neots & District under Cambridgeshire Social Services; a Luncheon Club for retired persons falling outside Social Services parameters;…

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (253740)
Charity

St Neots and District Voluntary Welfare Association

Operation of a Day Centre and provision of a Lunch Club for older adults from St Neots and the surrounding district.

8.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1203986)

Showing groups across Cambridgeshire.

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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