McCarthy Stone
Symonds Grange
Retirement living in Neston, Cheshire West and Chester
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Peaceful Neighbourhood — Among the lowest for recorded anti-social behaviour and public disorder of comparable areas (police-recorded crime).
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About
Symonds Grange is a retirement living development in Willaston, Cheshire, operated by McCarthy Stone. The scheme contains 30 apartments: 20 one-bedroom and 10 two-bedroom homes. Properties are available to purchase outright, with one-bedroom apartments starting from £289,995. Alternatively, residents can rent from £2,400 per month, or take advantage of shared ownership options starting from £200,000.
The development has been designed to reflect the character of the village community in which it sits. Symonds Grange offers independent living for older people seeking a residential setting within an established neighbourhood.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
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
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceLimited
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkLimited
- Tennis CourtAmple
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsLimited
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
Gallery
Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £853 |
| 2025 | £887 |
Local health safety net
Symonds Grange is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Arrowe Park Hospital, 6.5 miles away. The local GP practice is THE WILLASTON SURGERY, 0.3 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 Symonds Grange.
≈ £8,900/year · £171/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 Neston
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Connects North East Wales
Promote health & wellbeing of people over 50 and their carers.
Ellesmere Port and Neston Community Transport Ltd
We are a non profit making provider of minibus and adapted car travel, offering our services to community groups and individuals, elderly, disadvantaged or disabled in Cheshire West and Chester…
Oxton & Prenton District U3a
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and those who have retired from full time work, by all means, including associated activities conducive to learning…
South Central Community Transport Limited
The objects of the charity are:1. Community transport2. Provision of facilities for recreation, or other leisure time occupation and interests of Social Welfare or in pursuant of employment.
Age Concern Wirral
We provides support, services & activities to promote well-being and resilience of people in the local community, with a specific focus on people in later life. Our work includes information and…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Symonds Grange is one of 388 properties run by McCarthy Stone on AskBart. See how the group's properties are rated and where it operates.
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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