McCarthy Stone
Southborough Gate
Retirement living in Southborough, Kent
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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About
Southborough Gate is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in Southborough, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, for those over 60. Properties are available to rent from £2,225 per month for a one-bedroom apartment, with larger options from £2,900 and £4,900 per month. The development also offers properties for purchase.
Residents have access to communal facilities including a lounge, landscaped gardens, and a guest suite for visitors.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 550 m away
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website. Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsPlentiful
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenAmple
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingSparse
- SupermarketsSparse
- TakeawaysSparse
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,063 |
| 2025 | £1,187 |
Local health safety net
Southborough Gate is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury, 2.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ST ANDREWS MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.2 miles away.
Nearest services from NHS ODS + postcodes.io + CQC, by straight-line distance.
Costs at a glance
Figures are indicative and provided by the operator. Use the calculator below to estimate the long-term cost of ownership.
The real 10-year cost of a retirement flat
The purchase price is only part of the picture. Service charges and an event (deferred-management) fee on resale add up — and retirement flats often don’t rise in value like ordinary homes. Adjust the figures below to see an illustrative total for Southborough Gate.
≈ £8,500/year · £163/week
Illustrative only — a transparent model, not a quote, valuation or prediction. Event fees, service charges and resale values vary by scheme and contract; confirm the actual figures and full lease terms with the operator before deciding.
Community & connection in Southborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age UK Tunbridge Wells
Age UK Tunbridge Wells is the new name for Tunbridge Wells Age Concern, the Charity has been working in the borough of Tunbridge Wells since 1948 and currently provides a range of services and…
Tunbridge Wells and District Volunteer Bureau
Provision of a Community Car Service (CCS) for the benefit of elderly and disadvantaged individuals in the Borough of Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Services include transport to and from…
Rusthall Lunch Club
Providing a lunch once a week for the elderly living in Rusthall.
Age UK Sevenoaks Tonbridge & District
Services provided for older people in and around Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and surrounding districts. These include the provision of day care and a co-ordinated lunch club scheme throughout the area,…
Southborough and High Brooms Age Concern
Currently we manage a "Trust Fund". We believe that it is no longer financially viable for a Day Centre to be run as we have in the past. Following consultation with the Charity Commission and…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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