VerifiedHilltree Court is a retirement living development available to buy, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales.
Retirement living in East Kilbride
5 developments
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around East Kilbride, run by 2 operators. 5 offer homes to buy from £125,000, and 1 to rent. The average home in South Lanarkshire sold for £186,771 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedAshbrae is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
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VerifiedGreenwood Grove is a retirement living development available to buy, operated by McCarthy Stone Resales.
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East Kilbride in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 5 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 2 (largest: McCarthy Stone Resales, 3; McCarthy Stone, 2) |
| With homes to buy | 5 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Lowest guide price | £125,000 |
| Average guide price | £147,500 |
| Types of living | community 2 |
| Average sold price, South Lanarkshire (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £186,771 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
What retirement living costs in East Kilbride
To buy — from
£125,000
To buy — average
£147,500
House prices in South Lanarkshire
The average house price in South Lanarkshire is £186,771, 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
- £186,771
- Detached
- £388,010
- Semi-detached
- £225,031
- Terraced
- £164,347
- Flats & maisonettes
- £105,299
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.
Safety
1,519 crimes and offences recorded in the East Kilbride Central North ward in the 12 months to December 2025, Police Scotland (provisional figures).
- Theft & dishonesty396
- Antisocial offences315
- Crimes against society (incl. drugs)300
- Violence (non-sexual)282
Flood risk
Flood risk area nearbySEPA’s flood maps show river flooding (medium likelihood, about 1 in 200 years) within a quarter of a mile of East Kilbride.
This reflects river and coastal flooding on SEPA’s flood maps near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the SEPA flood maps.
Contains SEPA flood map data © Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Open Government Licence v3.0.
East Kilbride: health, services and environment
Hospitals near East Kilbride
- Care homes near University Hospital Hairmyres · A&E · 1.8 miles
- Care homes near New Victoria Hospital · minor injuries unit · 5.6 miles
- Care homes near Glasgow Royal Infirmary · A&E · 7.3 miles
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in East Kilbride?
AskBart lists 5 retirement developments in and around East Kilbride. The largest operators are McCarthy Stone Resales (3) and McCarthy Stone (2).
How much does a retirement property in East Kilbride cost to buy?
Guide prices at the 5 developments with homes to buy start at £125,000, and average £147,500. Service charges and any event or exit fees are extra; check each listing.
Can I rent a retirement property in East Kilbride?
Yes: 1 of the 5 developments offer homes to rent.
What types of retirement living are there in East Kilbride?
community (2).
What do homes sell for in South Lanarkshire?
The average home in South Lanarkshire sold for £186,771 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
How much crime is there in East Kilbride?
1,519 crimes and offences were recorded in the East Kilbride Central North ward, which covers East Kilbride, in the 12 months to December 2025, according to Police Scotland's provisional figures.
Is retirement living in East Kilbride regulated by the Care Inspectorate?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by the Care Inspectorate. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Weighing up your options in East Kilbride?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in East Kilbride:
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