McCarthy Stone
Medford House
Retirement living in Croydon
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- 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
The property boasts a club lounge for socialising, meticulously landscaped gardens for peaceful relaxation, and ample parking facilities including a car park, cycle store, scooter room, and on-street bay parking for guests.
Convenience is key here, with Purley town centre just a stone's throw away. The development also benefits from excellent transport links, with easy access to the M23 and M25 motorways. Plus, Purley train station is within close proximity, providing regular services to London and other nearby regions.
This is more than a retirement property; it's a lifestyle choice that combines comfort, community, and convenience.
Care provided
Facilities
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 800 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 SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseAdequate
- Public ParkAdequate
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldPlentiful
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesAdequate
- Retail ShoppingAdequate
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysAmple
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,094 |
| 2025 | £1,168 |
Local health safety net
Medford House is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Croydon University Hospital, 3.5 miles away. The local GP practice is WOODCOTE MEDICAL, 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 Medford House.
≈ £9,990/year · £192/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 Croydon
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Sutton
Age UK Sutton offers a comprehensive portfolio of services for people over 50 who reside in the London Borough of Sutton. Services include Home from Hospital, Community Connections - including…
Age Concern Bromley
Age Concern Bromley, (trading name Age UK Bromley & Greenwich) provides a range of services, projects, emotional and practical support to older people, their relatives and carers. It also…
Wandsworth Carers' Centre
The charity provides a range of support services to unpaid carers. This includes, information & advice, advocacy, targeted support to carers of people with mental health problems and Asian…
Link Age Southwark
Link Age Southwark prevents loneliness and isolation in older people and brings communities together. We improve wellbeing, connection, mental health and physical health through: one-to-one…
Age UK Lambeth
Age UK Lambeth empowers older people to achieve a full quality of life by providing: good quality information, advice and advocacy; diverse services and support including befriending and carrying…
Age Concern Kingston Upon Thames
Practical support to enable older people to live safely and independently in their own homes. Day services; Information and Advice; Community Team; Community Connectors (social prescribing)…
Frequently asked questions
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What tenure options are available at Medford House?
Is Medford House a member of ARCO (Associated Retirement Community Operators)?
Medford House are not currently a member of ARCO. However, rest-assured, our experts have hand-picked all retirement properties to ensure they provide the best level of support for residents.
Are there any retirement home fees at Medford House?
When you move into Medford House, you will be required to pay the following fees:
* Service Charge - a monthly payment which covers the cost of the maintenance of your retirement property.
Are luxury facilities available at Medford House?
Part of McCarthy Stone
Medford House 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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