Churchill Living

Meadow Lodge

Retirement living in Billericay, Essex

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
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  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressCM12 9FU

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About

Meadow Lodge is a development of 32 one and two bedroom retirement apartments operated by Churchill Living in Billericay. The development is situated near the town centre, within reach of a Waitrose supermarket and independent shops and cafes. Properties are available both to buy and to rent.

Billericay offers several green spaces suitable for walks and outings, and the town's railway station provides connections to surrounding Essex towns and London. The location suits those seeking access to local amenities and transport links.

What's nearby

GP surgery650 m
A&E: Basildon Hospital4.3 miles
  • Near a main road
  • 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

  • AllotmentsLimited
  • Play SpaceSparse
  • Golf CourseAdequate
  • Public ParkAdequate
  • Tennis CourtPlentiful
  • Bowling GreenSparse
  • Playing FieldAdequate

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAdequate
  • Restaurants & CafesSparse
  • Retail ShoppingSparse
  • SupermarketsSparse
  • TakeawaysSparse

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Essex pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£807
2025£849

Local health safety net

Meadow Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Basildon Hospital, 4.3 miles away. The local GP practice is CHAPEL STREET SURGERY, 0.4 miles away.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Basildon Hospital · 4.3 mi
Nearest GP
CHAPEL STREET SURGERY · 0.4 mi

Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent

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 Meadow Lodge.

Purchase price£250,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£250,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £25,000
Amount returned on sale£225,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£85,000

≈ £8,500/year · £163/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 Billericay

Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.

Charity

Stock Over 60's Club

Provides recreational facilities for elderly people

2.5 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (287190)
Charity

Basildon Community Transport Services Ltd

To provide transport options to people who find public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. to aid other charitable organisations and to help minimise…

4.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1146853)
Charity

Brentwood Community Transport

Provide transport options to people who find mainstream public transport difficult to access due to age, disability or geographical isolation. Assist the charitable work of organisations engaged…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1135063)
Charity

The Brentwood and District Age Concern

Assistance to the elderly in the Brentwood District

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (263107)
Charity

Benfleet University of the Third Age

The Objects of The Benfleet U3A are the advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means, including associated…

7.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1160541)
Charity

Age Concern Chelmsford

Day Centre and Luncheon Club operating for the benefit of the older residents of Chelmsford and the surrounding area.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1209522)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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