Churchill Living
Gladwell Lodge
Retirement living in Didcot, Oxfordshire
Operated by Churchill Living
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
Gladwell Lodge is a newly built retirement living development in Oxfordshire, operated by Churchill Living. The site sits close to the Orchard Centre and local amenities, with easy access to the surrounding countryside and the Cotswolds. Properties are available to buy or rent.
A number of apartments feature either a patio or balcony, offering private outdoor space. Some units overlook the development's gardens and Broadway allotments. The development includes a show apartment and an owners' lounge available for viewing.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Ambulance station about 300 m away
- Fire station about 350 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysAmple
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
Local health safety net
Gladwell Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 10.9 miles away. The local GP practice is DIDCOT HEALTH CENTRE PRACTICE, 0.2 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Gladwell Lodge.
≈ £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 Didcot
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Berinsfield Voluntary Day Centre
Providing a day centre for elderly people to meet, feel safe & socialize, in a warm & friendly environment, especially those who live alone or are in remote locations. Hot dinners, morning coffee…
Age UK Oxfordshire
Age UK Oxfordshire provides a range of services, activities and opportunities for older people in response to locally identified needs. These activities include Day Care, Flexible Care, Mental…
Action for Carers (Oxfordshire) Ltd
The provision of information, support and training services for adult carers. working with those carers, giving them an effective voice in the county of oxfordshire.
Millstream Day Centre
We provide interaction, meals and an exercise class for customers in and around Benson, Ewelme, Berrick Salome, Roke and Preston Crowmarsh. Activities are usually located in the Millstream Day…
Grove Day Centre for the Elderly
Clients from Grove and the surrounding area attend our purpose-built Day Centre in Grove which is open every Tuesday and Thursday (excl. Christmas). We employ several part time staff and also have…
The October Club
Day Centre for people in the local area suffering from Dementia/Alzheimer's so giving their families/carer much needed respite.
Part of Churchill Living
Gladwell Lodge is one of 120 properties run by Churchill Living on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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