McCarthy Stone

Goodes Court

Retirement living in Royston, Hertfordshire

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressSG8 5FF

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About

Goodes Court is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in Royston. Properties are available to buy from £290,000 or to rent from £2,200 per month. The development sits just 250 metres from the High Street, with views towards Therfield Heath and Royston golf course.

Royston is an established town with a long history and an active community, offering residents a settled environment for retirement living. Shared Ownership options are also available at the development.

What's nearby

GP surgery0.8 miles
A&E: Addenbrooke's Hospital11.4 miles
Pub or bar350 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 100 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

  • AllotmentsSparse
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseSparse
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAmple

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsSparse
  • Restaurants & CafesAdequate
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsAdequate
  • TakeawaysAdequate

Gallery

Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Hertfordshire pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£852
2025£906

Local health safety net

Goodes Court is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Addenbrooke's Hospital, 11.4 miles away. The local GP practice is ROYSIA SURGERY, 0.8 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Addenbrooke's Hospital · 11.4 mi
Nearest GP
ROYSIA SURGERY · 0.8 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 Goodes 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 Royston

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

Charity

Crossroads Caring For Life Ltd

To relieve stresses experienced by unpaid Carers and adults or children who have care needs as a result of disability, illness or age. We do this through the provision of community-based support…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1121629)
Charity

The Red Shed Project Charitable Incorporated Organisation

The Red Shed CIO provides gardening and garden inspired activities for people living with dementia and their carers in Hertfordshire. Our aim is to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of our…

2.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1202545)
Charity

Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Association

We provide the opportunity for senior citizens of Stevenage and surrounding villages to regularly take part in our day care sessions. Activities are aimed to provide a continued feeling of…

3.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1076161)
Charity

Age Concern Stevenage

Aims to promote the well-being of all older people in the Borough of Stevenage and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Current activities include: Provision of…

4.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (238099)
Charity

Letchworth Men in Sheds

Letchworth Men in Sheds is a member of the UK Mens Shed Association. Our group operates in Letchworth and local area to provide a community workshop and meeting space to fight social isolation of…

4.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1188445)
Charity

Hitchin University of the Third Age

The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work, by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and…

7.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1065085)

Showing groups across North Hertfordshire.

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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