McCarthy Stone
Wellingborough
Retirement living in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Well Served — Excellent everyday amenities nearby — shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, post offices, cafés and places to eat (OpenStreetMap).
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About
McCarthy Stone operates Wellingborough, an independent living development in the historic market town of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. Apartments are available to buy from £150,000 for a one-bedroom property, or to rent from £2,800 per calendar month. The development is positioned within the town's residential area, close to local shops including a Co-op and Tesco Express, a medical centre, post office, leisure centre and bowling green.
The location offers good transport connections to nearby towns such as Bedford, Corby and Nottingham, with direct rail services to London St Pancras International Station also accessible from the area.
What's nearby
- Set back from main road noise
Straight-line distances. Road and rail noise from government strategic noise mapping (modelled, not measured). A&E departments from the NHS website.
What’s in the area
Outdoor Spaces
- AllotmentsSparse
- Play SpaceAdequate
- Golf CourseSparse
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtSparse
- Bowling GreenAdequate
- Playing FieldLimited
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesLimited
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsAdequate
- TakeawaysAdequate
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £870 |
| 2025 | £915 |
Local health safety net
Wellingborough is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Kettering General Hospital, 5.8 miles away. The local GP practice is THE REDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.7 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 Wellingborough.
≈ £7,500/year · £144/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 Wellingborough
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
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Glamis Hall for All
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Serve
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Valley of Hope Church
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Part of McCarthy Stone
Wellingborough 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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