McCarthy Stone
Peterborough
Retirement living in Peterborough
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
McCarthy Stone's Peterborough development offers retirement living with a lakeside setting and views across surrounding green space. The location provides convenient access to local amenities, including supermarkets and Serpentine Green Shopping Centre, alongside good public transport connections to central Peterborough and nearby areas.
The development is available to purchase or rent. One-bedroom apartments start from £230,000 to buy, with rental from £2,700 per month. Shared ownership options begin at £190,000 with a monthly service charge of £436, while outright purchase starts from £380,000. Monthly service charges for rental properties are £2,700.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 400 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtLimited
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAdequate
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
Local crime statistics
63 recorded crimes in the local area (July 2026)
Top categories:
Source: data.police.uk · within 1 mile
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Local health safety net
Peterborough is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Peterborough City Hospital, 6.9 miles away. The local GP practice is NEW QUEEN STREET SURGERY, 0.3 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 Peterborough.
≈ £8,300/year · £160/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.
Papworth and District Day Centre
A social event and a meal for elderly, isolated clients; in addition a day off for their carer.
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…
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…
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
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;…
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.
Showing groups across Cambridgeshire.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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