McCarthy Stone
Horwich
Retirement living in Horwich, Bolton
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
McCarthy Stone is developing a new retirement living community in Horwich, Greater Manchester, aimed at people over 60. Properties are available to buy from £209,950 for one bedroom, to rent from £1,790 per calendar month, or through shared ownership from £142,500. The development is subject to planning.
Horwich benefits from proximity to both Horwich Parkway and Blackrod railway stations, offering rail connections to Bolton and Manchester.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsAmple
- Restaurants & CafesAmple
- Retail ShoppingAmple
- SupermarketsAmple
- TakeawaysPlentiful
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £775 |
| 2025 | £827 |
Local health safety net
Horwich is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, 4.2 miles away. The local GP practice is KILDONAN HOUSE, 0.1 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 Horwich.
≈ £8,100/year · £156/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 Horwich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Senior Solutions
Senior Solutions has been helping older people in Westhoughton and the surrounding districts, since 1997. Through our dedicated team of volunteers and staff, we work to prevent the damaging…
Age Concern Wigan Borough
The organisation works with older people in the Borough of Wigan. We provide a range of services, support, advice and information to enable older people to enjoy an improved quality of life.We…
Age UK Bolton
Age UK Bolton is a local self-financing charity, established in 1947 to promote the well-being of all older people (50+) in the metropolitan borough of Bolton.We are also part of the influential…
Bolton Dementia Support
To provide education and training, information and advice, support, social events and outings, weekly activity sessions and have a resource of therapeutic activities to support the person with…
Wigan and Leigh Pensioners Link Limited
Information & advice on issues relevant to the older person. Alternative therapies, exercise & relaxation, coffee clubs, computer usage & training, outreach work. Deliver library books to elderly,…
Darwen Old Peoples Welfare Association
We provide for social activities, lunch time meals for over 50's, coffee bar, a day centre for elderly clients, suffering for incapacity and dementia and learning difficulties which provides,…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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