Churchill Living

New Pooles Lodge

Retirement living in Keynsham, Bristol, City of

Operated by Churchill Living

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodHigh Retirement Community
What do these badges mean?
  • High Retirement Community — An above-average share of residents are aged 65 and over (ONS Census) — often a sign of established later-life communities and services.
AddressBS16 4FB

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About

New Pooles Lodge is a retirement development operated by Churchill Living, comprising 41 one and two bedroom apartments. The site features landscaped gardens and is available to buy or rent. Residents have access to a residents' lounge and organised events, with opportunities to participate in community activities and fundraising campaigns alongside fellow residents.

The development is designed to support an active retirement lifestyle, with facilities such as a potting table for those interested in gardening. Churchill Living's approach emphasises community engagement and social connection among residents.

What's nearby

GP surgery500 m
A&E: Southmead Hospital3.2 miles
Pub or bar200 m
  • Near a main road

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

  • AllotmentsPlentiful
  • Play SpaceAmple
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkAmple
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldPlentiful

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsPlentiful
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAmple
  • SupermarketsPlentiful
  • TakeawaysPlentiful

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Bristol pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,073
2025£1,120

Local health safety net

New Pooles Lodge is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Southmead Hospital, 3.2 miles away. The local GP practice is FISHPONDS FAMILY PRACTICE, 0.3 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Southmead Hospital · 3.2 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
FISHPONDS FAMILY PRACTICE · 0.3 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 New Pooles 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 Keynsham

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

Charity

Keynsham & District Dial-a-ride

Provides a community transport service for local residents who are elderly, sick or disabled or who are in poverty and who do not have access to adequate & safe public transport services.Operates…

0.3 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1099197)
Charity

Keynsham and Saltford Dementia Action Alliance

Our strategic objective is to make the Keynsham and Saltford community more aware and supportive of people living with dementia and their families, friends and carers. Do do this we run Music for…

2.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1181589)
Charity

The Carers Centre (Bristol and South Gloucestershire)

To support adult and young carers residing in Bristol and South Gloucestershire who are, or werecarrying out a caring role for persons who are disabled, elderly or ill, by the provision of…

5.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1063226)
Charity

Age UK Bristol

Age UK Bristol provides the following services for older people: Information and Advice, Day Services, Going Home from Hospital service, Friends Ageing Better for a range of services to enable…

5.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1042548)
Charity

Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited

(a) Information & Advice: drop-ins/appointments/outreach/home visiting (b) Day Centres & activities: art group/lunch clubs/trips/school link-up/reminiscence work/minibus transport(c) Home…

6.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1110455)
Charity

Spa (Peggy Dodd) Bath

The provision of Day respite care for carers of those suffering from Alzheimers, dementia, memory loss and for the sufferers themselves.

7.8 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1058294)

Part of Churchill Living

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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