VerifiedBanstead, Garratts Lane is a retirement living development run by McCarthy Stone, located in Banstead.
Starting from £435,000
Retirement living in Cheam
8 developments
AskBart lists 8 retirement developments in and around Cheam, run by 5 operators. 7 offer homes to buy from £399,500, and 2 to rent from £3,896 a week. The average home in Sutton sold for £446,775 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedVerifiedNestled in the heart of Surrey, Priory House is a charming McCarthy Stone development that offers a selection of one and two-bedroom retirement living apartments, many of which boast their own…
Starting from £506,500
VerifiedHudson Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, offering properties available to both buy and rent.
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VerifiedIntroducing the Lower Mill Apartments - a fresh and exciting collection of 53 homes, each boasting one or two bedrooms, nestled in the charming village of Ewell. These homes are uniquely positioned…
VerifiedTucked away in the quaint suburban hamlet of Tattenham Corner, Epsom, you'll find Stanley Lodge, a charming collection of 34 retirement apartments, each with one or two bedrooms. These self-contained…
Starting from £430,950
VerifiedNestled amidst the scenic undulating landscapes of Surrey's North Downs, Goldfinch House presents a selection of exquisite one and two-bedroom retirement living apartments for purchase, rental, or a…
Starting from £399,500
VerifiedElles House is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone Resales, available for purchase.
VerifiedNestled amidst the picturesque landscaped gardens in a tranquil suburb of London, Laurel Lodge stands as a charming assembly of 56 retirement apartments, each featuring one or two bedrooms. This…
Starting from £405,950
Cheam in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 8 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 5 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 3; Churchill Retirement Living, 2; Birchgrove, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 7 |
| With homes to rent | 2 |
| Lowest guide price | £399,500 |
| Average guide price | £435,725 |
| Lowest weekly rent | £3,896 |
| Types of living | community 4 · village 1 |
| Average sold price, Sutton (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £446,775 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Cheam
To buy — from
£399,500
To buy — average
£435,725
To rent — from
£3,896/wk
House prices in Sutton
The average house price in Sutton is £446,775, 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
- £446,775
- Detached
- £1,022,308
- Semi-detached
- £648,308
- Terraced
- £456,712
- Flats & maisonettes
- £281,416
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.
Cheam: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+36.3%
Projected change in Sutton, 2025 to 2035 (4,696 to 6,399). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.7%
Projected change in Sutton, 2025 to 2035 (33,556 to 39,818). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Kirkby Chemist (0.5 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
55
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.6%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 94.6% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
2–10 out of 10
Where the 26 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 12 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Cheam
- St. Raphaels Hospice · 2.8 milesCQC Good (report published April 2020). CQC page
- Rainbow Medical Services Ltd · 5.8 milesCQC Good (report published October 2020). CQC page
- Princess Alice Hospice · 7.5 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
Hospitals near Cheam
- Care homes near Epsom Hospital · A&E · 2.9 miles
- Care homes near St Helier Hospital · A&E · 3 miles
- Care homes near Croydon University Hospital · A&E · 5.5 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 Cheam?
AskBart lists 8 retirement developments in and around Cheam. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (3), Churchill Retirement Living (2) and Birchgrove (1).
How much does a retirement property in Cheam cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 7 developments with homes to buy start at £399,500, and average £435,725. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Cheam?
Yes: 2 of the 8 developments offer homes to rent, from £3,896 a week.
What types of retirement living are there in Cheam?
community (4) and village (1).
What do homes sell for in Sutton?
The average home in Sutton sold for £446,775 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Cheam 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 Cheam?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Cheam:
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Guides for families
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- The ARCO Consumer Code: What Protection Do You Get? (2026)
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