McCarthy Stone

Oakingham Place

Retirement living in Finchampstead, Wokingham

Operated by McCarthy Stone

For sale or to rent
NeighbourhoodPeaceful Neighbourhood
What do these badges mean?
  • Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
AddressRG41 1EH
Guide price£290,000

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About

Oakingham Place is a retirement development operated by McCarthy Stone in Wokingham, Berkshire, offering properties available to purchase or rent. One-bedroom apartments start from £290,000 to buy, with rental options from £2,950 per calendar month. Shared ownership is also available from £185,000 with a service charge of £424 per calendar month. The development comprises 55 apartments across multiple floors, with lift access throughout.

Residents have access to a communal lounge for socialising and a landscaped garden providing outdoor space. The site's level terrain supports ease of movement for people with varying mobility needs, and lift access to all floors offers additional convenience for residents.

What's nearby

GP surgery800 m
A&E: Royal Berkshire Hospital5.7 miles
Pub or bar300 m
  • Near a main road
  • Fire station about 950 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

  • AllotmentsAmple
  • Play SpacePlentiful
  • Golf CourseLimited
  • Public ParkPlentiful
  • Tennis CourtAmple
  • Bowling GreenAdequate
  • Playing FieldSparse

Local Amenities

  • Pubs & BarsAmple
  • Restaurants & CafesAmple
  • Retail ShoppingAdequate
  • SupermarketsAmple
  • TakeawaysAdequate

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Care fee trajectory

Indicative weekly fee by year, against what Wokingham pays care homes.
YearCouncil rate (per week)
2024£1,034
2025£1,034

Local health safety net

Oakingham Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Royal Berkshire Hospital, 5.7 miles away. The local GP practice is WOKINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.5 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.

Nearest hospital · A&E
Royal Berkshire Hospital · 5.7 mi
Nearest GP · CQC Good
WOKINGHAM MEDICAL CENTRE · 0.5 mi

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

Costs at a glance

TenureFor sale or to rent
Guide price£290,000

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 Oakingham Place.

Purchase price£290,000
Service charges (10 yrs × £6,000)+ £60,000
Estimated resale value after 10 yrs£290,000
Event / deferred fee (10% of resale)− £29,000
Amount returned on sale£261,000
Illustrative cost of 10 years here£89,000

≈ £8,900/year · £171/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 Finchampstead

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

Charity

Link Visiting Scheme

Our aim is to tackle the serious impact of loneliness and isolation among older people living in Wokingham Borough. This is primarily achieved through regular home visits from volunteers. We also…

2.7 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1139248)
Charity

Sandhurst Day Centre Association

Provision of day care facilities for the elderly.

3.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (286496)
Charity

Surrey Heath Age Concern Cio

An independent charity working to enhance the lives of older people in Surrey Heath borough. Current activities include: a visiting & befriending service, The Rainbow Cafe, a community cafe in…

5.6 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1175933)
Charity

Age Concern Bracknell Forest

Age Concern Bracknell Forest is a community focused charity. The charity provides a wide range of services and will champion community cohesion. The charity operates day care facilities and other…

6.0 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1153607)
Charity

Camberley Alzheimer Cafe Cio

The Camberley Alzheimer Cafe CIO offers 2 services.1. Monthly cafe for people with dementia and their carers to socialise and learn about the emotional side of dementia. All is free to the public…

6.1 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1164771)
Charity

Age Concern Twyford & District

Senior Social Club for people 55 and over, Lunch club. Anything for the benefit of the elderly in the six parishes of our area.

7.2 miles away · Source: Charity Commission (1163722)

Part of McCarthy Stone

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Information last reviewed October 2026.

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