Care home costs in Northampton
Compare local weekly fee signals, residential versus nursing cost differences and the estimated council funding gap before you plan visits or commit to a shortlist.
£1,387/week
Average weekly fee
£1,100-£1,915
Visible fee range
£537/week
Funding gap signal
Why this cost page is open
Northampton has enough pricing coverage, care-type fee split, local price areas and provider-record coverage to support a separate cost-intent page without relying on generic funding copy.
Local weekly fees
£1,100-£1,915
£1,387/week average across 80 homes in the location evidence set.
Council gap
£537/week
£27,924 per year before means-test, NHS funding or individual top-up rules are checked.
Nursing vs residential
£233/week
Residential averages £1,270/week; nursing averages £1,503/week.
Provider-record coverage
91%
Public provider-record data is present at a level suitable for a planning page.
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Local price areas
Where costs vary inside Northampton
Local fee averages can move sharply between postcode clusters, towns and neighbourhoods, so use these as planning signals before comparing individual homes.
NN3
18 homes£1,471/week
NN3 is a mid-market Northampton postcode district with 18 listed homes, including 4 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
NN1
17 homes£1,516/week
NN1 is a mid-market Northampton postcode district with 17 listed homes, including 6 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
NN5
11 homes£1,125/week
NN5 is a lower-cost Northampton postcode district with 11 listed homes, including 3 nursing homes and a broadly positive CQC mix.
NN6
4 homes£1,253/week
NN6 is a mid-market Northampton postcode district with 4 listed homes, including 2 nursing homes and a mixed CQC profile that needs careful home-level checking.
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Care home cost questions in Northampton
How much do care homes cost in Northampton?
The current Northampton evidence set shows an average weekly care home fee signal of £1,387, with visible fees ranging from £1,100 to £1,915. Actual fees still depend on room type, assessed care needs and provider availability.
What is the local council funding gap in Northampton?
The current benchmark compares the local private fee signal with a council-funded rate of about £850/week. That leaves an estimated gap of about £537/week before any NHS funding, top-up rules or personal circumstances are checked.
Are nursing homes more expensive than residential care in Northampton?
The current care-type split shows residential care averaging about £1,270/week and nursing care averaging about £1,503/week. Treat this as a local planning signal, then verify individual home fees before committing.
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