McCarthy Stone
Locks View
Retirement living in Swindon
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Locks View is a purpose-built retirement living development in Wichelstowe, Swindon, Wiltshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. The development offers independent living apartments available to buy or rent, with one-bedroom properties starting from £270,000 to purchase. Larger apartments of 71.27 sqm are available from £380,000. For those preferring to rent, one-bedroom apartments start from £2,000 per calendar month.
The apartments are situated in a residential area close to local shops and amenities, providing convenient access to everyday services.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
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 SpaceAmple
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkAmple
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysSparse
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £792 |
| 2025 | £832 |
Local health safety net
Locks View is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is The Great Western Hospital, 3.6 miles away. The local GP practice is OLD TOWN SURGERY, 0.7 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 Locks View.
≈ £8,700/year · £167/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.
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Purton and District Age Concern
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Part of McCarthy Stone
Locks View is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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