McCarthy Stone
Halesworth
Retirement living in Halesworth, Suffolk
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Halesworth is a McCarthy Stone retirement development located in a town centre with historic character, featuring 16th-century buildings and a medieval church alongside pubs, shops, restaurants and cafés. The development sits under 10 miles from the Suffolk coast, offering easy access to both countryside and nearby seaside towns such as Southwold and Blythburgh.
The development comprises 47 apartments in one and two-bedroom layouts, together with 10 bungalows. Properties are available to buy from £200,000, with one-bedroom apartments from £235,000, or to rent from £1,810 per month. Shared ownership is also an option, starting from £100,000 with a service charge of £230 per month.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 450 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
Local health safety net
Halesworth is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is James Paget University Hospital, 17.7 miles away. The local GP practice is CUTLERS HILL SURGERY, 0.4 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 Halesworth.
≈ £8,350/year · £161/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 Halesworth
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Halesworth Area Community Transport
Providing community transport in general and in particular running scheduled bs services
Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund
Our objects are to support people living with dementia and their family carers in Halesworth, Suffolk, and the surrounding area by providing information, support and services; and raising…
Voluntary Help Centre
We provide - 1. a car service for those who need to undertake a journey for which there is no family car or suitable public transport; 2. a befrienders service to help isolated and housebound with…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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