McCarthy Stone
Cross Gates
Retirement living in Pudsey, Leeds
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Cross Gates is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in the Leeds suburb of Cross Gates, West Yorkshire. The location benefits from strong transport connections: a bus stop serves the development, and Cross Gates railway station is a 5-minute walk away, providing access to Leeds City Centre, Horsforth, Seacroft, York, Halifax and Hull. Apartments are available to purchase from £150,000 for a one-bedroom property, to rent from £2,030 or £2,395 per month depending on size, or via shared ownership from £183,750.
The apartments are designed with practical features suited to later life, incorporating thoughtful layouts and finishes to support independent living as residents age.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 700 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £777 |
| 2025 | £804 |
Local health safety net
Cross Gates is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is St James's Hospital, 2.6 miles away. The local GP practice is KEYSTONE GP PARTNERSHIP, 0.3 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
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 Cross Gates.
≈ £7,500/year · £144/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 Pudsey
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly (Avsed)
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Richmond Hill Elderly Action Limited
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Middleton Elderly Aid
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A G E Action for Gipton Elderly
Our activities are to promote independent living to the elderly people of Gipton to identify vulnerable elderly, provide advice and assistance to support their independent living, to combat fears…
Part of McCarthy Stone
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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