Retirement living (1)

Centurion House is a retirement living home in Bicester, South East England, operated by Orders of St John Care Trust.

Extra care housing
House prices in Cherwell

The average house price in Cherwell is £353,632, 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
£353,632
Detached
£572,119
Semi-detached
£352,990
Terraced
£290,654
Flats & maisonettes
£170,071

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.

Common questions
What types of retirement living are available in Cherwell?

Cherwell has Extra care housing options available. Retirement communities range from independent living apartments to assisted living villages with on-site care available if needed in the future.

Who oversees retirement living communities in Cherwell?

Unlike care homes, retirement living developments in England are not regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The Associated Retirement Community Operators (ARCO) is the main trade body representing the sector, and many communities in Cherwell are ARCO members. Where on-site personal care is offered, those care services are separately CQC-registered.

Weighing up your options in Cherwell?

Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Cherwell:

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