# Retirement Villages > Retirement Villages is one of the UK's leading providers of integrated retirement communities, offering independent living, assisted living, and care options for adults aged 55 and over. With over 20 villages across England, Retirement Villages provides private homes — available to buy or rent — within purpose-built communities that combine the freedom of independent living with on-site support, care, social activities, and amenity facilities. Retirement Villages Group Ltd was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Leatherhead, Surrey. Its villages are located across England, including Surrey, Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Wiltshire, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Warwickshire, and Cheshire. The company is owned by AXA IM Alts. Key facts: - Residents must be aged 55 or over - Properties are available to buy, rent, or part-own - Villages offer independent living, assisted living, and on-site care - 24-hour emergency cover is available across all villages - Each village has on-site facilities, activities, and a resident village team ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/): Overview of Retirement Villages — who they are, what they offer, and how to find a village or property. - [Our Villages](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/): Full directory of all Retirement Villages communities across England. - [Buy a Retirement Property](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/buy-a-retirement-property/): Overview of the buying process and available properties for purchase. - [How It Works](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/how-it-works/): Explains how life at Retirement Villages works, including tenure options, moving support, and community life. - [Tenure Options](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/how-it-works/moving-in-support/tenure-options/): Full explanation of buying, renting, and part-ownership options available to residents. - [Buying Options](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/how-it-works/moving-in-support/tenure-options/buying-options/): Detailed guide to purchasing a property within a Retirement Villages community. - [Renting Options](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/how-it-works/moving-in-support/tenure-options/renting-options/): Detailed guide to renting a property within a Retirement Villages community. - [Care and Wellbeing](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/wellbeing/care/): Overview of the care and support services available across Retirement Villages communities. - [About Us](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/): Company background, mission, team, and corporate governance information. - [Contact Us](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/contact-us/): Enquiry form and contact details for Retirement Villages. - [Locations](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/): Browse villages by region and county across England. - [Future Communities](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/future-communities/): Information about planned new villages and upcoming developments. - [Events and Open Days](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/events/): Upcoming open days and events at Retirement Villages communities. ## Village Pages - [Botanical Place — West Byfleet, Surrey](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/botanical-place/): A contemporary retirement community in West Byfleet, Surrey, offering independent living with retail, wellness, and social facilities on site. Properties available to buy and rent. - [The Wyldewoods — Chester, Cheshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/the-wyldewoods/): A modern retirement community in Chester, Cheshire, offering independent living in a landscaped setting with on-site care options and community facilities. - [Paramount Place — Tunbridge Wells, Kent](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/paramount-place/): A new retirement community in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, offering independent living with high-quality facilities and optional care support. - [The Willowbury — West Malling, Kent](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/the-willowbury/): A retirement community in West Malling near Maidstone, Kent, providing independent living with on-site care and community amenities. - [Lime Tree Village — Warwickshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/lime-tree-village/): An established and expanding retirement village in Warwickshire offering independent living, assisted living, and care facilities in a countryside setting. - [Avonpark — Wiltshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/avonpark/): A well-established retirement village in Wiltshire offering independent and assisted living with on-site care home facilities. - [Blagdon Village — Somerset](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/blagdon-village/): A retirement community in Somerset offering independent living in a rural setting with community facilities and optional support. - [Castle Village — Hertfordshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/castle-village/): A retirement village in Hertfordshire offering independent living with a strong community calendar, wellness facilities, and care options. - [Cedars Village — Hertfordshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/cedars-village/): A retirement community in Hertfordshire providing independent living with on-site care, social activities, and wellbeing support. - [Charters Village — East Sussex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/charters-village/): A retirement village in East Sussex offering independent and assisted living with excellent facilities and a welcoming community. - [Debden Grange — Essex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/debden-grange/): A retirement community in Essex offering independent living with care options, activities, and modern on-site facilities. - [Elmbridge Village — Surrey](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/elmbridge-village/): Retirement Villages' first and longest-established community, located in Surrey, offering independent and assisted living with extensive on-site facilities. - [Gittisham Hill Park — Devon](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/gittisham-hill-park/): A retirement community set in the Devon countryside, offering independent living in a tranquil rural environment with care support available. - [Gradwell Park — West Sussex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/gradwell-park/): A retirement village in West Sussex offering independent living with wellness facilities, social activities, and optional care. - [Mayford Grange — Surrey](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/mayford-grange/): A retirement community in Woking, Surrey, offering independent living with on-site care, a health club, and a vibrant social calendar. - [Roseland Parc — Cornwall](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/roseland-parc/): A retirement community on the Roseland Peninsula in Cornwall, offering independent living in a beautiful coastal setting. - [Thamesfield — Oxfordshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/thamesfield/): A retirement village on the banks of the Thames in Oxfordshire, offering independent living with riverfront views and care options. - [The Priory — Essex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/our-villages/the-priory/): A retirement community in Essex offering independent living with on-site support, care facilities, and a strong sense of community. ## Location Pages - [Retirement Villages in Surrey](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/surrey/) - [Retirement Villages in Devon](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-west/devon/) - [Retirement Villages in Kent](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/kent/) - [Retirement Villages in Cheshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/north-west/cheshire/) - [Retirement Villages in Warwickshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/eastern-midlands/warwickshire/) - [Retirement Villages in Cornwall](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-west/cornwall/) - [Retirement Villages in Somerset](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-west/somerset/) - [Retirement Villages in Wiltshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-west/wiltshire/) - [Retirement Villages in Essex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/eastern-midlands/essex/) - [Retirement Villages in Hertfordshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/hertfordshire/) - [Retirement Villages in Oxfordshire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/oxfordshire/) - [Retirement Villages in West Sussex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/west-sussex/) - [Retirement Villages in East Sussex](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/locations/south-east/east-sussex/) ## Informational Content — Retirement Living Guides - [What is a Retirement Village?](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/planning/what-is-a-retirement-village/): Comprehensive explanation of what a retirement village is, how it differs from care homes and sheltered housing, and what life is like for residents. - [Should I Move to a Retirement Community?](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/moving-into-a-village/should-i-move-to-a-retirement-community/): Guidance for people considering whether a retirement community is the right choice. - [Benefits of Living in a Retirement Community](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/purposeful-living/retirement-lifestyle/benefits-of-living-in-a-retirement-community/): Explains the social, practical, and wellbeing benefits of retirement community living. - [Downsizing in Retirement](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/selling-your-home/downsizing-in-retirement/): Guide to downsizing from a family home to a retirement property. - [Renting in Retirement](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/renting/renting-in-retirement/): Overview of the option to rent a home within a retirement community rather than purchasing. - [Can I Rent in a Retirement Village?](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/renting/can-i-rent-in-a-retirement-village/): Answers common questions about renting within a Retirement Villages community. - [Retirement Planning Guide](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/planning/essential-guide-retirement-planning-uk/): A practical guide to planning for retirement in the UK. - [What Age Can You Move Into a Retirement Village?](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/moving-into-a-village/what-age-can-you-move-into-a-retirement-village/): Explains the age requirements for moving into a Retirement Villages community. - [Integrated Retirement Communities Explained](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/moving-into-a-village/free-flexible-futures-integrated-retirement-communities-explained/): Explains what an integrated retirement community (IRC) is and how it differs from other retirement living options. - [Lock Up and Leave Property](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/moving-into-a-village/lock-up-and-leave-property/): Explains how retirement village living supports a flexible, lock-up-and-leave lifestyle. - [Where Are the Best Places to Retire in the UK?](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/planning/where-are-the-best-places-to-retire-in-the-uk-in-2023/) - [Why Chester Is the Best Place to Retire](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/planning/why-chester-is-the-best-place-to-retire/) - [Care, Health and Wellbeing: A Holistic Approach to Thriving in Later Life](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/health-wellbeing/support-care/care-health-and-wellbeing-a-holistic-approach-to-thriving-in-later-life/) - [Resident Testimonials](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/how-it-works/life-at-retirement-villages/resident-testimonials/): Real stories and experiences from people living in Retirement Villages communities. ## Optional - [Thrive Life — Health and Wellbeing](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/health-wellbeing/): Articles and guides on staying healthy, active, and well in later life. - [Thrive Life — Purposeful Living](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/purposeful-living/): Content on hobbies, lifestyle, travel, and community life in retirement. - [Thrive Life — Retirement Planning](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/thrive-life/retirement-planning/): Practical guides covering all aspects of planning for and moving into retirement. - [Awards](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/awards/): Industry recognition and awards received by Retirement Villages. - [Press and Media](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/press-media/): Press releases, media coverage, and news from Retirement Villages. - [Meet the Team](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/): Profiles of the Retirement Villages leadership and management team. - [Current Offers](https://www.retirementvillages.co.uk/offers/): Current incentives and offers available across Retirement Villages communities.