VerifiedWest Bridgford is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £150,000
Retirement living in West Bridgford
3 developments
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around West Bridgford, run by 2 operators. 3 offer homes to buy from £230,000, and 2 to rent. The average home in Rushcliffe sold for £331,451 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedNestled in the highly desirable town of West Bridgford, recently ranked among the top 5 best places to live in the UK, River View Court offers retirees a luxurious living experience with the added…
Starting from £230,000
VerifiedWisteria Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, offering properties available to buy or rent.
Starting from £150,000
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West Bridgford in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 2 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 2; McCarthy Stone Resales, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 3 |
| With homes to rent | 2 |
| Lowest guide price | £230,000 |
| Average guide price | £230,000 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, Rushcliffe (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £331,451 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in West Bridgford
To buy — from
£230,000
To buy — average
£230,000
House prices in Rushcliffe
The average house price in Rushcliffe is £331,451, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £331,451
- Detached
- £478,960
- Semi-detached
- £306,053
- Terraced
- £238,979
- Flats & maisonettes
- £155,383
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
West Bridgford: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+57.4%
Projected change in Rushcliffe, 2025 to 2035 (4,192 to 6,598). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+21.9%
Projected change in Rushcliffe, 2025 to 2035 (28,180 to 34,353). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
11
Nearest: Atos Care (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
49
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.8%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 97.1% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
12.7 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–10 out of 10
Where the 38 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 12 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near West Bridgford
- Nottinghamshire Hospice · 2.4 milesCQC Good (report published August 2025). CQC page
- Ash Tree Court · 5.3 milesCQC page
- Treetops Hospice · 8 milesCQC Good (report published June 2016). CQC page
Hospitals near West Bridgford
- Care homes near Nottingham NHS Urgent Treatment Centre (Seaton House) · urgent care · 1 miles
- Care homes near Queen's Medical Centre · A&E · 2.2 miles
- Care homes near Ilkeston Community Hospital · urgent care · 8.5 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Ofcom Connected Nations; Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in West Bridgford?
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around West Bridgford. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (2) and McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
How much does a retirement property in West Bridgford cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 3 developments with homes to buy start at £230,000, and average £230,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in West Bridgford?
Yes: 2 of the 3 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in West Bridgford?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in Rushcliffe?
The average home in Rushcliffe sold for £331,451 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in West Bridgford regulated by the CQC?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Quality Commission. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Weighing up your options in West Bridgford?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in West Bridgford:
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