VerifiedEarls Gardens is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £142,500
Retirement living in Burscough
3 developments
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around Burscough, run by McCarthy Stone. 3 offer homes to buy from £250,000, and 2 to rent. The average home in West Lancashire sold for £231,816 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedEarls Grange is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £142,500
VerifiedMcCarthy and Stone's Burscough Retirement Living is an epitome of luxury, specifically designed for those over 55 who value tranquillity and a sense of community. Nestled in the heart of West…
Starting from £250,000
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Burscough in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 3 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 1 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 3) |
| With homes to buy | 3 |
| With homes to rent | 2 |
| Lowest guide price | £250,000 |
| Average guide price | £250,000 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, West Lancashire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £231,816 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Burscough
To buy — from
£250,000
To buy — average
£250,000
House prices in West Lancashire
The average house price in West Lancashire is £231,816, 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
- £231,816
- Detached
- £367,905
- Semi-detached
- £226,057
- Terraced
- £173,702
- Flats & maisonettes
- £119,652
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.
Burscough: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+50.9%
Projected change in West Lancashire, 2025 to 2035 (3,651 to 5,509). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.2%
Projected change in West Lancashire, 2025 to 2035 (27,802 to 33,426). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Fishlocks Pharmacy (0.4 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
7
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95.5% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
6.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.5 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
6–10 out of 10
Where the 5 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 1 is in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Burscough
- Queenscourt Hospice · 5.8 milesCQC Good (report published July 2016). CQC page
- St Joseph's Hospice Association · 9.4 milesCQC page
- Derian House Children's Hospice · 9.6 milesCQC Good (report published March 2026). CQC page
Hospitals near Burscough
- Care homes near Ormskirk District General Hospital · A&E · 2.6 miles
- Care homes near Skelmersdale Walk-in Centre · walk-in centre · 4.5 miles
- Care homes near Southport and Formby District General Hospital · A&E · 5.9 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 Burscough?
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around Burscough. The largest operator is McCarthy Stone (3).
How much does a retirement property in Burscough cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 3 developments with homes to buy start at £250,000, and average £250,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Burscough?
Yes: 2 of the 3 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Burscough?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in West Lancashire?
The average home in West Lancashire sold for £231,816 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Burscough 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 Burscough?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Burscough:
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