Our sheltered housing offers safe, secure and comfortable homes for older people across the North East and Yorkshire. 

You’ll have your own space, with support available if and when you need it – giving you freedom, flexibility and peace of mind. 

What to expect 

Sheltered housing is designed to help you live independently, with the reassurance of on-site support. 

Our Support Officers are there to help with: 

  • housing management 
  • repairs and maintenance 
  • allocating apartments 
  • general queries 
  • health and safety in the building 

Support also includes: 

  • a warden call service linked to staff on-site 
  • help with any bespoke care arrangements you may need 

Is sheltered housing right for you?

Sheltered housing could be a good fit if: 

  • you’re aged 60 or over (or living with a partner who is)
  • you need support with daily tasks
  • you want your own space with added security
  • you’re looking for a home that’s accessible and tailored to your needs
  • you’d like the option to join in with communal activities
  • in some areas, you may be able to apply if you’re aged 55 or over

Where you can live

We have sheltered housing across the North East, including: 

  • Middlesbrough 
  • Stockton 
  • Hartlepool 

Homes are available to rent, buy outright, or through shared ownership. 

Find out about our sheltered housing schemes below. 

Hartlepool

Ardrossan Court

Ardrossan Road, Hartlepool, TS25 5HN 

  • Properties with living room, kitchen, and bathroom (mix of level access showers or baths) 
  • Separate community centre with communal room, salon, and kitchen 
  • Secure fob-accessed entry 

Bramley Court

Off Braemar Road, Hartlepool, TS25 3DN 

  • 45 one- and two-bedroom apartments, plus 1 three-bedroom house 
  • Properties with living room, kitchen, bedroom(s), and bathroom 
  • Communal garden with seating and planting 
  • Secure fob-accessed entry 

Burbank Court

Lizard Grove, Hartlepool, TS24 7JB 

  • 47 one- or two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom house 
  • Central community centre with communal room, kitchen, and laundry 

Claremont Apartments

Off Elwick Road, Hartlepool, TS26 9BY 

  • 1 one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom apartments (rent/shared ownership) 
  • 4 owner-occupied bungalows 
  • Secure fob-accessed entry 

Newholm Court

Off Ormesby Road, Hartlepool, TS25 1UW 

  • 72 properties: bungalows, flats, houses (including 11 managed for Karbon Homes) 
  • Communal building with activity rooms and kitchen 
  • Private and communal gardens 

Priory Court

Nuns Street, Hartlepool, TS24 0JL 

  • 44 two-bedroom apartments and 1 three-bedroom house 
  • Community centre with lounge, kitchen, laundry, and hair salon 
  • On-site parking and planted areas with seating 
  • Secure fob-accessed entry 

Middlesbrough & Redcar

Alverton Geen

Alverton Green, Middlesbrough, TS3 9QP

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 
  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 
  • On-site support officers 
  • Warden call service 
  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 
  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 
  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

Bellamy Court Apartments

Off Addington Drive, Middlesbrough, TS3 8RL

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 
  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 
  • On-site support officers 
  • Warden call service 
  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 
  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 
  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

Glastonbury House

Ormesby Road, Middlesbrough, TS3 0LG

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 

  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 

  • On-site support officers 

  • Warden call service 

  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 

  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 

  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

St Aidan’s

Saltersgill Close, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS1 5TR

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 

  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 

  • On-site support officers 

  • Warden call service 

  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 

  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 

  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

St George’s House

Princes Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 4AU

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 

  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 

  • On-site support officers 

  • Warden call service 

  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 

  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 

  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

Stephenson House

Off Grange Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 5TR

Key features: 

  • Safe and secure homes for older people 

  • Mix of apartments and bungalows 

  • On-site support officers 

  • Warden call service 

  • Help with bespoke care arrangements 

  • Accessible properties tailored to individual needs 

  • Opportunities for communal living and activities 

Gresley Court

Gresley Court offers 26 homes just off Dundas Street in Saltburn.

Stockton-on-Tees

High Grange House

Eden House

Lauder House

Cedar House

Ewbank Gardens

North East

Silvertree Gardens

Silvertree Gardens is a sheltered scheme in Ushaw Moor, Durham, offering:

  • 16 two-bedroom apartments for rent and shared ownership
  • all properties are open plan with access to level access shower
  • support staff from Thirteen during office hours to support with housing and tenancy support
  • 24/7, 365 emergency response service
  • care line alarm system
  • buggy bay
  • communal room with kitchen for activities and socials
  • lift to the upper floor

Silvertree Gardens is aimed at people aged 55+ who might need support to live independently in their own home.

A community room is available to encourage activities to reduce isolation and encourage independent living. The scheme is spread over two floors, with lift access. There is a communal garden room with seating and planting and ample car parking leading onto the garden areas. For added security, there is fob accessed entry

There's easy access to local shops and on local bus route and Silvertree Gardens benefits from scenic views in a ideal spot for ramblers and sightseeing.

Aspen House

Aspen Gardens is a sheltered scheme in Brandon, Durham offering:

  • 20 two-bedroom apartments and two fully adapted bungalows for rent
  • all properties are open plan with level access showers. The
  • bungalows have separate living room, bedrooms, kitchen and showering room
  • support staff from Thirteen available to help with housing and tenancy support
  • 24/7, 365 emergency response service
  • care line alarm system
  • buggy bay
  • communal lounge and kitchen for activities
  • lift to the upper floor
  • large seated communal gardens with planting with a scenic outlook

Aspen Gardens is aimed at people aged 55+ who might need support to live independently in their own home. It's a thriving community with lots of activities to reduce isolation and encourage independent living.

The scheme is spread over 2 floors, with lift access. It has ample car parking to the front, leading onto garden areas. For added security there is fob accessed entry.

Aspen House is close to Durham City centre with easy access to local shops and a good bus route, which drops at the front door.

Sunhill

Sunill is a sheltered scheme in Sunniside, Gateshead and offers:

  • 28 two-bedroom apartments
  • properties with open plan design and level access showers (subject to availability)
  • contact with a dedicated living well co-ordinator from Thirteen during office hours to help with housing and tenancy support
  • 24/7, 365 emergency response service
  • care line alarm system
  • buggy bay
  • communal lounge area with kitchen
  • lift to the upper floors.

Sunhill is aimed at people aged 55+ who might need support to live independently in their own home. It's a thriving community with lots of activities to reduce isolation and encourage independent living.

The scheme is spread over three floors, with lift access. There is a communal garden with seating area and planting and a communal lounge which benefits from ongoing activities, social events. For added security, there is fob accessed entry to scheme.

There is ample car parking to the front, leading onto garden areas and easy access to local amenities, with a good bus route that drops at the front door. Sunhill is in a beautiful setting with scenic views and access to local walks.

Clavering Court

Clavering Court is a sheltered scheme in Ravensworth, Gateshead where the Rocket used to be. This scheme offers:

  • 47 two-bedroom apartments
  • all properties are open plan with access to level access showers (subject to availability)
  • contact with a dedicated living well co-ordinator from Thirteen during office hours to help with housing and tenancy support
  • 24/7, 365 days emergency response service
  • care line alarm system
  • buggy bay
  • communal room with kitchen, activity room and access to rear gardens
  • communal rooms on the upper floors for get-togethers, coffee mornings etc
  • large garden room with balcony access with views across Gateshead
  • some apartments benefit from private balconies
  • lifts to the upper floors.

Clavering Court is aimed at people aged 55+ who might need support to live independently in their own home. It's a thriving community with lots of activities to reduce isolation and encourage independent living.

The scheme is spread over three floors with lift access. There is a communal garden room opening onto the gardens which benefit from seating areas.  There is a communal lounge on each floor for residents to use. 

There is ample car parking for residents and visitors with easy access to local amenities, and on a good bus route to the Metro Centre and Gateshead town centre. 

For added security, there is fob accessed entry to scheme.

Hull

Herbert Pollard House

Herbert Pollard House is a development at Stalybridge Avenue in East Hull. The development is aimed at people aged 55+ who might need support to live independently in their own home.

The sheltered housing scheme offers:

  • 36 one and two bedroom apartments
  • a supportive community
  • alarm monitoring service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
  • CCTV and secure door entry system

Located within walking distance of local amenities and transport links into Hull City Centre, Herbert Pollard House features 36 apartments, specifically designed for older people, and offers an opportunity for independent living in a safe, comfortable and secure environment.

The scheme is set out over three floors, with lift and stairs leading to the first and second floors. All the flats are level access and have a separate lounge, kitchen and bathroom.  They have emergency pull cords connected to 24/7 alarm service and a controlled entry system. 

Communal facilities include a spacious lounge and kitchen, library, private garden, mobility scooter store, hairdressing salon and guest room.

Get in touch

If you’d like to arrange a viewing or talk about your options, we’re here to help.

 

Contact us or fill in our enquiry form.