Age UK Northamptonshire
Office: William & Patricia Venton Centre, York Road, Northampton, NN1 5QJ
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Home care agency · Age
- Hourly rate
- Not published
- area typical £21.75
- Live-in care
- –
- CQC rating
- Requires improvement
- November 2025
- Family reviews
- None yet
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About £305 a week for two one-hour visits a day
Live-in care £1,150 a week
Typically £20, about £280 a week for the same visits
Your own carer could cost about £25 a week less, £1,274 over a year
Live-in care near West Northamptonshire typically £1,100 a week.
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About Age UK Northamptonshire
Age UK Northamptonshire is a home care agency based in Northampton, in the West Northamptonshire council area, registered with the Care Quality Commission to provide personal care to people in their own homes. It The Hummingbird Bereavement Service and sAge Bereavement Service are launching three structured bereavement support groups in Northamptonshire, in Corby, Northampton and Brackley. It is registered to care for older people, people living with dementia, younger adults, people with a physical disability, people with mental health needs and people with a sensory impairment. Its website lists hourly visits. It is part of Age, which has 15 branches in England. The agency has been registered since March 2011.
At its latest inspection, published November 2025, the CQC rated Age UK Northamptonshire Requires improvement, which means the CQC found the service was not performing as well as it should and told it how to improve. Ratings can change after a new inspection, so read the CQC report before you decide.
Age UK Northamptonshire charges £34 a visit for 30 minute visit, a figure published on the agency's own website in September 2026.
There are 162 registered home care agencies in West Northamptonshire. Others working the same area include Multicare Community Services Northampton Ltd, Project Care and Professional Healthcare Services Limited, 2 of which have a rate on record. A self-employed carer found through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care typically about £1,120 a week across England.
Care offered
- Hourly visits
Read from the agency’s own website. Details change; check when you call.
Registered with the CQC for
- Older people
- Dementia
- Younger adults
- Mental health
- Physical disabilities
- Sensory impairment
Postcode districts covered
NN1, NN13, NN17, NN18, NN2, NN3, NN4, NN5, NN6, NN7, NN8
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Registration
- Provider
- Age UK Northamptonshire
- Brand
- Age UK
- Registered with CQC
- March 2011
- Latest CQC rating
- Requires improvement (November 2025)
- Council area
- West Northamptonshire
- Office town
- Northampton
Rates
Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves. Always ask for the full price list.
| Type of care | Rate | Where this came from |
|---|---|---|
| 30 minute visit | £34 a visit as of September 2026 | From the agency's website “£33.50 per treatment” View on Age UK Northamptonshire’s website |
For comparison, a self-employed carer through PrimeCarers charges £18 to £25 an hour, and live-in care near West Northamptonshire is typically £1,100 a week.
Reviews
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Common questions about Age UK Northamptonshire
How much does Age UK Northamptonshire charge an hour?
Age UK Northamptonshire charges £34 a visit for 30 minute visit (as of September 2026). Rates depend on the time of day, the day of the week and what the visit involves, so confirm the current price list with the agency.
Does Age UK Northamptonshire offer live-in care?
Age UK Northamptonshire does not list live-in care on its website as far as we can see. If you need live-in care, filter the West Northamptonshire listing for agencies that offer it.
What is the CQC rating for Age UK Northamptonshire?
The Care Quality Commission rated Age UK Northamptonshire Requires improvement in November 2025. The full inspection report is on the CQC website.
Which areas does Age UK Northamptonshire cover?
Age UK Northamptonshire The Hummingbird Bereavement Service and sAge Bereavement Service are launching three structured bereavement support groups in Northamptonshire, in Corby, Northampton and Brackley. If your postcode is on the edge of that, ring and ask: most agencies will travel a little further for a regular package of visits.
Does Age UK Northamptonshire care for people with dementia?
Yes. Age UK Northamptonshire is registered with the CQC to care for people living with dementia.
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