VerifiedLeatherhead is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone, available to both buy and rent.
Starting from £410,000
Retirement living in Leatherhead
2 developments
AskBart lists 2 retirement developments in and around Leatherhead, run by 2 operators. 2 offer homes to buy from £388,950, and 1 to rent. The average home in Mole Valley sold for £540,160 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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Retirement living (2)
VerifiedVerifiedSituated conveniently near the M25, in the bustling and sought-after village of Ashtead, at the heart of Surrey, you'll find Headley Lodge. This charming development comprises 33 one and two-bedroom…
Starting from £388,950
Leatherhead in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 2 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 2 (largest: Churchill Retirement Living, 1; McCarthy Stone, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 2 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £388,950 |
| Average guide price | £388,950 |
| Types of living | community 1 |
| Average sold price, Mole Valley (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £540,160 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in Leatherhead
To buy — from
£388,950
To buy — average
£388,950
House prices in Mole Valley
The average house price in Mole Valley is £540,160, 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
- £540,160
- Detached
- £963,059
- Semi-detached
- £548,710
- Terraced
- £439,432
- Flats & maisonettes
- £279,267
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.
Leatherhead: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+43.3%
Projected change in Mole Valley, 2025 to 2035 (3,601 to 5,162). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+18.4%
Projected change in Mole Valley, 2025 to 2035 (22,172 to 26,252). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
4
Nearest: Boots (0.2 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
10
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Superfast broadband
98.7%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 76.3% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Air quality (NO₂)
10.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
7.2 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
3–10 out of 10
Where the 16 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived). 8 are in the least deprived tenth.
Hospices near Leatherhead
- Princess Alice Hospice · 5.3 milesCQC Outstanding (report published March 2022). CQC page
- St. Raphaels Hospice · 7.4 milesCQC Good (report published April 2020). CQC page
- Rainbow Medical Services Ltd · 11.3 milesCQC Good (report published October 2020). CQC page
Hospitals near Leatherhead
- Care homes near Epsom Hospital · A&E · 3.2 miles
- Care homes near Kingston Hospital · A&E · 8.4 miles
- Care homes near St Helier Hospital · A&E · 8.6 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 Leatherhead?
AskBart lists 2 retirement developments in and around Leatherhead. The largest operators are Churchill Retirement Living (1) and McCarthy Stone (1).
How much does a retirement property in Leatherhead cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 2 developments with homes to buy start at £388,950, and average £388,950. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in Leatherhead?
Yes: 1 of the 2 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in Leatherhead?
community (1).
What do homes sell for in Mole Valley?
The average home in Mole Valley sold for £540,160 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Leatherhead:
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