McCarthy Stone
Wheathampstead Apartments
Retirement living in Harpenden, Hertfordshire
Operated by McCarthy Stone
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- Green Surroundings — Excellent access to parks, playing fields and other green space nearby (OpenStreetMap).
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About
Wheathampstead Apartments is a new retirement living development by McCarthy & Stone in Hertfordshire, set in a village location with access to local amenities. The development is available both to purchase and to rent, with one-bedroom apartments from £430,000 to buy, and rental options from £3,025 per calendar month. Planning permission has been granted, subject to final agreement with the local council.
The apartments have been designed with practical features suited to retirement living, incorporating elements intended to support independent, comfortable daily life.
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
- AllotmentsAdequate
- Play SpaceSparse
- Golf CourseAmple
- Public ParkSparse
- Tennis CourtPlentiful
- Bowling GreenLimited
- Playing FieldAmple
Local Amenities
- Pubs & BarsSparse
- Restaurants & CafesSparse
- Retail ShoppingLimited
- SupermarketsLimited
- TakeawaysLimited
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Care fee trajectory
| Year | Council rate (per week) |
|---|---|
| 2024 | £852 |
| 2025 | £906 |
Local health safety net
Wheathampstead Apartments is backed by a local NHS health network. The nearest A&E is Lister Hospital, 8.2 miles away. The local GP practice is ELMS MEDICAL PRACTICE, 2.7 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 Wheathampstead Apartments.
≈ £10,300/year · £198/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 Harpenden
Local clubs, charities and support groups that help older residents stay active and connected.
Age Concern St Albans
Hall for activities in central St Albans including two weekly day centres, and hire for age-related activities.
Age Concern, Luton
Age Concern Luton provides a wide range of services to meet the different needs of older people and their carers in Luton. This includes home support, gardening service, a visiting scheme,…
Khidmat
Khidmat runs services for older people and carers mainly from Pakistani/Kashmiri communities. We run Wellbeing clubs for older people and provide information, advice and advocacy. We also have…
Age UK Dacorum
Age UK Dacorum works in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies to provide services for older people in Dacorum and the surrounding areas. Our purpose is to improve the quality of…
Hemel Hempstead Day Centre Limited
The principle activity and objective of HHDCL is to provide a safe,high quality day centre that allows the elderly of Dacorum Borough to be involved with bespoke,stimulating and rewarding activities.
Hatfield and District Age Concern
Operates Friendship House, a leisure centre serving the elderly in the Hatfield, Hertfordshire area and providing comfortable surroundings for socialising, morning coffee/tea and subsidised…
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Information last reviewed October 2026.
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