McCarthy Stone
Kidlington
Retirement living in Kidlington, Oxfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
McCarthy Stone operates Kidlington, a retirement living development in Kidlington. The location offers convenient access to local amenities including supermarkets, shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, as well as healthcare services and a library. Leisure facilities in the area feature a tennis club, bowls club and outdoor gym, alongside a nearby park with nature walks.
Public transport links are strong, with a bus stop adjacent to the development providing connections to Oxford city centre in approximately half an hour, with services running every 12 minutes. One-bedroom apartments are available to purchase from £350,000 or to rent from £3,450 per calendar month, with a service charge of £207 per calendar month.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
- Fire station about 550 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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenSparse
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,138 |
| 2025 | £1,184 |
Local health safety net
Kidlington is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is John Radcliffe Hospital, 4.9 miles away. The local GP practice is THE KEY MEDICAL PRACTICE, 0.5 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 Kidlington.
≈ £9,500/year · £183/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 Kidlington
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Kidlington and District Information Centre
The provision of a free, confidential and impartial information service to all individuals, including - Local Services, Communications, travel and transport and Leisure and Tourism information.…
Hanborough and District Day Centre
We provide one day a week where elderly people come and enjoy a day companionship and entertainment, We supply morning refreshments, lunch, games entertainment and occasional outings
Eynsham Day Centre
We provide a weekly service (Mondays) for the elderly of our community. Members enjoy meeting with each other and participating in a variety of activities (see website eynshamdaycentre.com). The…
The Archway Foundation
Aims to relieve distress caused by loneliness and social isolation. Offers social gatherings and one-to-one support service to those experiencing loneliness. Aims to prevent mental health…
Stonesfield Lunch Club
To provide relief for elderly and disabled people living in Stonesfield and Fawler in particular by the provision of a luncheon club and social facilities.
Kennington Memory Club
The provision of day-care services for up to ten individual persons (members) with a diagnosis of dementia living in or near Kennington, Oxford on Mondays and Thursdays each week throughout the…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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