VerifiedSanderson Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living, where properties are available to buy or rent.
Retirement living in London – page 2
30 developments
AskBart lists 30 retirement developments in and around London, run by 12 operators. 23 offer homes to buy from £133,750, and 5 to rent from £2,000 a week.
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VerifiedVerifiedShepheard's House is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
VerifiedTucked away in the vibrant heart of Greater London, Sydney Court in Sidcup offers a tranquil retirement sanctuary, featuring a selection of one and two-bedroom apartments, exclusively for those aged…
Starting from £285,000
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VerifiedThe Vale represents an elite assortment of one and two-bedroom opulent apartments, available for lease. Tucked away just off the sought-after West Norwood High Street in London, The Vale provides an…
VerifiedTonic@Bankhouse stands as a beacon of progress in the UK, being the first retirement community that openly embraces and celebrates the LGBT+ community. Nestled on the Albert Embankment, in the…
Starting from £133,750
VerifiedWallacea Living is a retirement community in Greater London operated by Wallacea Living.
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Starting from £935,000
Retirement living across London
London in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 30 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 12 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 8; Churchill Retirement Living, 5; McCarthy Stone Resales, 5) |
| With homes to buy | 23 |
| With homes to rent | 5 |
| Lowest guide price | £133,750 |
| Average guide price | £584,937 |
| Lowest weekly rent | £2,000 |
| Types of living | community 19 · village 4 |
| Run by ARCO members | 3 of 30 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in London
To buy — from
£133,750
To buy — average
£584,937
To rent — from
£2,000/wk
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in London?
AskBart lists 30 retirement developments in and around London. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (8), Churchill Retirement Living (5) and McCarthy Stone Resales (5).
How much does a retirement property in London cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 23 developments with homes to buy start at £133,750, and average £584,937. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in London?
Yes: 5 of the 30 developments offer homes to rent, from £2,000 a week.
What types of retirement living are there in London?
community (19) and village (4).
Are retirement developments in London run by ARCO members?
3 of the 30 developments are run by members of ARCO, the Associated Retirement Community Operators, which sets a consumer code for its members.
Is retirement living in London 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.
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