VerifiedSpitfire Lodge is a retirement living development operated by Churchill Living.
Retirement living in City of Southampton
4 developments
AskBart lists 4 retirement developments in and around City of Southampton, run by 2 operators. 4 offer homes to buy, and 4 to rent. The average home in Southampton sold for £235,362 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedVerifiedThe Boathouse is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, available for both purchase and rental.
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VerifiedHubert Lodge is a care home in City of Southampton, Hampshire, run by Churchill Living.
City of Southampton in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 4 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 2 (largest: Churchill Living, 2; McCarthy Stone, 2) |
| With homes to buy | 4 |
| With homes to rent | 4 |
| Average sold price, Southampton (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £235,362 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Southampton
The average house price in Southampton is £235,362, 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
- £235,362
- Detached
- £417,191
- Semi-detached
- £312,913
- Terraced
- £251,021
- Flats & maisonettes
- £152,674
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.
City of Southampton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+35.9%
Projected change in Southampton, 2025 to 2035 (4,546 to 6,177). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+16.1%
Projected change in Southampton, 2025 to 2035 (36,126 to 41,926). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
8
Nearest: Bassil Chemist (0 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
36
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
96.2%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 94.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
14.9 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.3 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 50 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 4 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near City of Southampton
- Mountbatten Hampshire · 3.8 milesCQC Good (report published October 2021). CQC page
- Oakhaven Hospice · 13.1 milesCQC Good (report published December 2025). CQC page
Hospitals near City of Southampton
- Care homes near Southampton Urgent Treatment Centre · urgent treatment centre · 0.4 miles
- Care homes near Southampton General Hospital · A&E · 2 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 City of Southampton?
AskBart lists 4 retirement developments in and around City of Southampton. The largest operators are Churchill Living (2) and McCarthy Stone (2).
Can I rent a retirement property in City of Southampton?
Yes: 4 of the 4 developments offer homes to rent.
What do homes sell for in Southampton?
The average home in Southampton sold for £235,362 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in City of Southampton 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 City of Southampton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in City of Southampton:
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