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Retirement living in Nuneaton
1 development
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around Nuneaton, run by McCarthy Stone. 1 offers homes to buy, and 1 to rent. The average home in Nuneaton and Bedworth sold for £230,734 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedNuneaton in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 1 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 1 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Average sold price, Nuneaton and Bedworth (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £230,734 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
About Nuneaton
Nuneaton is a mid-sized industrial town in the West Midlands with ten retirement living schemes on offer, most rated good by the CQC. It suits those wanting affordable, accessible later-life living near family in the Midlands, with reasonable transport links and a solid local care sector.
House prices in Nuneaton and Bedworth
The average house price in Nuneaton and Bedworth is £230,734, 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
- £230,734
- Detached
- £357,863
- Semi-detached
- £229,954
- Terraced
- £182,770
- Flats & maisonettes
- £112,012
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.
Nuneaton: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
People aged 85+
+46.2%
Projected change in Nuneaton and Bedworth, 2025 to 2035 (3,270 to 4,781). England: +46.2%.
People aged 65+
+14.6%
Projected change in Nuneaton and Bedworth, 2025 to 2035 (26,758 to 30,658). England: +20.3%.
Pharmacies within 1 mile
0
Nearest: Vithlani Pinetree Pharmacy (1 miles).
NHS dental practices within 3 miles
14
This doesn’t show whether they’re taking new NHS patients.
Air quality (NO₂)
9.4 µg/m³
Modelled background level for the town centre, 2026. England average 5.6; WHO guideline 10; legal limit 40.
Air quality (PM2.5)
6.8 µg/m³
Modelled background level, 2026. England average 5.8; WHO guideline 5; legal limit 20 (2040 target 10).
Deprivation ranking
1–8 out of 10
Where the 23 neighbourhoods around the centre rank in England, in tenths (10 = least deprived).
Hospices near Nuneaton
- Mary Ann Evans Hospice · 1 milesCQC Good (report published March 2023). CQC page
- Coventry Myton Hospice · 5.5 milesCQC Good (report published May 2025). CQC page
- Marie Curie Hospice and Community Services Midlands Region · 13.3 milesCQC page
Hospitals near Nuneaton
- Care homes near George Eliot Hospital · A&E · 1.1 miles
- Care homes near University Hospital Coventry · A&E · 5.5 miles
- Care homes near City of Coventry Health Centre · urgent care · 5.9 miles
Sources: ONS 2022-based subnational population projections; NHS organisation data (ODS); Defra background pollution maps; English Indices of Deprivation 2025; CQC.
Is Nuneaton a good retirement location?
Nuneaton offers a fair choice of retirement living options at broadly affordable rates for the region. Most schemes are well-run, though a couple need improvement. It's a practical choice for people rooted in the Midlands who value proximity to family and don't mind a working industrial town over a genteel retirement hotspot.
Health & support
- Medical access: Several GP surgeries operate in and around Nuneaton; pharmacies are readily available in the town centre. University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire is nearby for acute care.
- Safety: Nuneaton's crime rate is above the national average; this is a consideration if personal safety and quiet surroundings matter most to you.
- Family & connection: Think about how often family can visit and whether Nuneaton's location suits your wider support network.
Finances & daily life
- Cost of care: Weekly retirement living fees in Nuneaton are broadly in line with the national average, making it relatively accessible compared with southern regions or affluent commuter areas.
- Transport: The town has regular bus services and a railway station with connections to Coventry and further afield; many neighbourhoods are reasonably walkable, though some trips will need a car or taxi.
- Housing options: Ten retirement living schemes are listed locally, offering a modest but genuine range of choice.
Lifestyle & environment
- Green space & hobbies: Nuneaton has parks and green spaces within reach; community groups and hobby clubs operate through local centres and care schemes.
- Community: Retirement living schemes often host social events and memory cafés; link into local church, hobby and volunteer networks through the town.
- Climate: The Midlands climate is temperate; winters are cool and damp, summers mild.
Things to weigh up
- Crime above the average: Nuneaton's recorded crime is higher than the national average; visit at different times of day and speak to current residents about how it affects daily life.
- Mixed quality in provision: Two of the ten schemes require improvement; take time to inspect and compare before you decide, and ask the CQC for latest updates.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in Nuneaton?
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around Nuneaton. The largest operator is McCarthy Stone (1).
Can I rent a retirement property in Nuneaton?
Yes: 1 of the 1 development offer homes to rent.
What do homes sell for in Nuneaton and Bedworth?
The average home in Nuneaton and Bedworth sold for £230,734 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in Nuneaton 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 Nuneaton?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in Nuneaton:
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