Independent Care Home Analysis Across England & Wales
Local care home analysis with CQC-verified quality signals, pricing evidence, and local context to help families choose with confidence.
What the data tells us
Key patterns across the care homes we cover
82% of homes rated Good or Outstanding
This is close to the national average of ~83%. Our reports help you identify the strongest homes.
Weekly costs vary by up to £372 between regions
West Midlands averages £854/week, while Greater London averages £1226/week. Location matters for your budget.
Highest-rated areas: Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester
These cities have the highest proportion of Good and Outstanding homes across our coverage — a good starting point if location is flexible.
Independent methodology
Cities with the strongest current care-quality signals
Based on the share of Good and Outstanding homes across the cities we cover. Independent analysis with no paid placements.
Browse by region
South East
Largest regional market with strong demand, premium providers, and excellent transport links.
Brighton And Hove
45 care homes
Southampton
75 care homes
Portsmouth
45 care homes
Milton Keynes
40 care homes
Reading
55 care homes
Medway
50 care homes
North West
Major urban centres with a strong mix of residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care.
Manchester
64 care homes
Liverpool
55 care homes
Stockport
55 care homes
Blackpool
75 care homes
Wigan
50 care homes
Salford
50 care homes
South West
Popular retirement region with a wide range of coastal and countryside settings.
Bristol
51 care homes
Bournemouth
120 care homes
Plymouth
50 care homes
Poole
55 care homes
Torbay
60 care homes
Swindon
35 care homes
East of England
Steady market with strong value, good access to London, and growing care capacity.
Southend On Sea
50 care homes
Norwich
65 care homes
Peterborough
40 care homes
Cambridge
45 care homes
Chelmsford
40 care homes
Basildon
35 care homes
Greater London
The UK’s largest care home market with high demand across inner and outer boroughs.
London
280 care homes
Bromley
75 care homes
Barnet
85 care homes
Croydon
70 care homes
Havering
55 care homes
Richmond Upon Thames
45 care homes
West Midlands
England’s second city region offering diverse care options from budget to premium.
Birmingham
70 care homes
Dudley
62 care homes
Coventry
55 care homes
Walsall
52 care homes
Wolverhampton
48 care homes
Solihull
42 care homes
Yorkshire & the Humber
Competitive pricing with high-quality homes across historic cities and towns.
Leeds
56 care homes
Sheffield
48 care homes
East Midlands
Growing market with excellent value and strong CQC performance.
Nottingham
54 care homes
North East
Some of the most affordable care in England with improving quality ratings.
Newcastle
54 care homes
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Wiltshire
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Cheshire
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Essex
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How to compare care homes across the UK
Finding the right care home means looking beyond marketing brochures and first impressions. Each city page brings together quality ratings, weekly fees, bed availability, and neighbourhood context so you can compare homes on a level playing field.
Browse by region above to see what is available near you, or use the search to jump straight to a specific city. Every profile is independently compiled from multiple verified sources — giving you the facts before you visit.
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Costs and funding
Funding Guide
Start here if your family is asking what care might cost, what support could apply, or whether the house may be counted.
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