VerifiedNestled in the serene village of Crowthorne, Birch Place is a meticulously crafted Retirement Living Plus development by McCarthy & Stone, designed exclusively for the over 70s. This development…
Starting from £225,000
Retirement living in Finchampstead
3 developments
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around Finchampstead, run by 2 operators. 3 offer homes to buy from £225,000, and 1 to rent. The average home in Wokingham sold for £498,941 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedVerifiedNestled in the tranquil heart of Crowthorne, Berkshire, Birch Place presents a selection of exquisite one and two-bedroom retirement living apartments designed for those aged 70 and above. These…
Starting from £491,000
VerifiedOakingham Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £290,000
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Finchampstead 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 | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £225,000 |
| Average guide price | £358,000 |
| Types of living | community 2 |
| Average sold price, Wokingham (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £498,941 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Finchampstead
To buy — from
£225,000
To buy — average
£358,000
House prices in Wokingham
The average house price in Wokingham is £498,941, 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
- £498,941
- Detached
- £772,622
- Semi-detached
- £501,991
- Terraced
- £375,093
- Flats & maisonettes
- £248,729
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.
Finchampstead: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+54.2%
Projected change in Wokingham, 2025 to 2035 (5,025 to 7,747). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+20.8%
Projected change in Wokingham, 2025 to 2035 (33,316 to 40,246). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
2
Nearest: Day Lewis Pharmacy (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
15
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
99.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 95.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
7.3 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
7–10 out of 10
Where the 7 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 5 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Finchampstead
- Duchess of Kent Hospice · 8 milesCQC Outstanding (report published January 2020). CQC page
- Thames Hospice · 11.1 milesCQC Outstanding (report published August 2026). CQC page
- Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice · 11.7 milesCQC Good (report published October 2016). CQC page
Hospitals near Finchampstead
- Care homes near Bracknell Urgent Treatment Centre (Brants Bridge) · urgent treatment centre · 6.2 miles
- Care homes near Frimley Park Hospital · A&E · 6.3 miles
- Care homes near Royal Berkshire Hospital · A&E · 6.8 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 Finchampstead?
AskBart lists 3 retirement developments in and around Finchampstead. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone (2) and McCarthy Stone Resales (1).
How much does a retirement property in Finchampstead cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 3 developments with homes to buy start at £225,000, and average £358,000. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Finchampstead?
Yes: 1 of the 3 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Finchampstead?
community (2).
What do homes sell for in Wokingham?
The average home in Wokingham sold for £498,941 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Finchampstead 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.
Near Finchampstead
Guides for families
- Sheltered Housing Explained
- Retirement Living Glossary: Essential Terms from A to Z
- The ARCO Consumer Code: What Protection Do You Get? (2026)
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