McCarthy Stone
Thomas Wolsey Place
Retirement living in Ipswich, Suffolk
Operated by McCarthy Stone
What do these badges mean?
- Cultural Hub — An excellent range of libraries, museums, galleries, theatres and community venues within easy reach (OpenStreetMap).
- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Thomas Wolsey Place is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone in central Ipswich, Suffolk. The development comprises 25 one-bedroom apartments, 25 two-bedroom apartments and 11 two-bedroom townhouses. Properties are available to buy and to rent, with rental options from £327 per calendar month. Shared ownership two-bedroom homes start from £142,500.
The development's town-centre location offers residents convenient access to local shops, services and amenities in Ipswich.
What's nearby
- Near a main road
- Fire station about 700 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
- AllotmentsAmple
- Play SpacePlentiful
- Golf CourseLimited
- Public ParkPlentiful
- Tennis CourtAdequate
- Bowling GreenPlentiful
- Playing FieldSparse
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsPlentiful
- Restaurants & CafesPlentiful
- Retail ShoppingPlentiful
- SupermarketsPlentiful
- TakeawaysPlentiful
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £989 |
| 2025 | £1,064 |
Local health safety net
Thomas Wolsey Place is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Ipswich Hospital, 1.8 miles away. The local GP practice is DR SOLWAY AND DR ROY PRACTICE, 0.4 miles away, rated ‘Good’ by the CQC.
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 Thomas Wolsey Place.
≈ £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 Ipswich
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Music in Our Bones
Offering harmony singing workshops targeting Family Carers and people with physical disabilities, dementia, and those managing mental health issues and long-term conditions such as Parkinsons, MS,…
Ip3 Good Neighbours
SUPPORTING IP3 RESIDENTS with shopping/collecting prescriptions/transport/a befriending service to lonely/vulnerable in person or by telephone, weekly Pop Up Shop, signpost for debt/employment…
Suffolk Family Carers
The promotion of benefits to persons involved in caring for others
Rotary Club of Woodbridge Deben
We contribute to National; International and local charities in the community .Our largest local donation was to contribute to purchase a wheelchair for a local teenager and award Dictionary 4Life…
Part of McCarthy Stone
Thomas Wolsey Place 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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