Avonhurst House

Age exclusive housing
Coverdale Road, Willesden, London, NW2 4DF
Coverdale Road, Willesden, London, NW2 4DF

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Manager's Description

"Avonhurst House, one of our general sheltered housing schemes in Brondesbury, supports older people to maintain their independence and encourage living as a community. Age exclusive housing"

Main Facts

Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
40 flats. Built in 1978 and renovated in 2003. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff ( Sheltered Housing Team Leader, Regional Manager Older Persons Services, Activities Co-ordinator), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Garden, computer room, communal bathrooms
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 100 yards; shop 1 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 500 yards.
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Cats only generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Brent
Social Care Authority: Brent

Info updated: 21/05/2018
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Locata Brent. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.locata.org.uk/Brent/

Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards

"friendly neighbours, helpful manager, good location"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Manager forever helpful, nice tenants an good environment"
Made by a staff member in 2019

"Esther is a good manager"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Manager: very caring person, also very helpful."
Made by a visitor in 2019

"I love going into Avonhurst House because the manager, Esther, is lovely."
Made by a visitor in 2019

"Scheme very good. Manager helpful, and I mean what I say."
Made by a resident in 2019

"The scheme is okay & the scheme manager is very helpful."
Made by a resident in 2019

"I am quite happy living here. First class neighbours. Manager is the finest, best in the land; she is helpful all the time."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Scheme manager is good & helpful, approachable. Scheme is homely. Friendly neighbourhood"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Manager is 100%, Scheme alright, friendly neighbours"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Scheme lovely. Manager very helpful."
Made by a resident in 2019

"I love the scheme, clean environment and good neighbours. Manager looks after everyone, caring, friendly & passionate about her work. You cannot get a..." Show more
"I love the scheme, clean environment and good neighbours. Manager looks after everyone, caring, friendly & passionate about her work. You cannot get anything better" Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"I am happy living here; no troubles at all. Manager very helpful, especially with repairs."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Good scheme, clean; friendly neighbours. Scheme manager is excellent,very helpful, with listening ears."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Scheme is good and well looked after.Manager is excellent, approachable."
Made by a resident in 2019

"I find the manager very helpful, polite and kind. She is always willing to help people."
Made by a staff member in 2019

"The scheme manager looks after everyone. The scheme is very good"
Made by a resident in 2019

"The scheme is well looked after by the scheme manager."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Very good scheme, very good and pleasant manager"
Made by a resident in 2019

"The manager is good, friendly and helpful"
Made by a resident in 2019

"Clean,warm and friendly.I have been here just two years the only complaint I have are the Shops are a little to far away.
The Scheme Manager is always..." Show more
"Clean,warm and friendly.I have been here just two years the only complaint I have are the Shops are a little to far away.
The Scheme Manager is always helpful and does an excellent job,how she puts up with some of residents is beyond me!!!" Show less

Made by a resident in 2019

"its well managed and clean, and warm."
Made by a resident in 2019

"Avonhurst House is a superb place to live, as evidenced by the great friendships between the residents and the staff of Avonhurst House. My Dad recent..." Show more
"Avonhurst House is a superb place to live, as evidenced by the great friendships between the residents and the staff of Avonhurst House. My Dad recently moved in and he really enjoys his flat and the activities which are provided by Avonhurst House and their delightful manager Esther Noah" Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"It is a wonderful home which suits me father's need perfectly.
It is very safe and secure.
Ms. Esther Noah has made him very to Avonhurst House and he..." Show more
"It is a wonderful home which suits me father's need perfectly.
It is very safe and secure.
Ms. Esther Noah has made him very to Avonhurst House and he speaks very highly of her kindness and warmth to making his new flat a home. " Show less

Made by a visitor in 2019

"Good location handy for buses,tubes and local shops. Pleasant surroundings."
Made by a resident in 2019

"I find the service very supportive and efficient. Esther is amazing and a credit to your organisation."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I like Avonhurst House and have lived here for nearly 5 years; it is quiet and comfortable; no grumble about the neighbours. The manager is very helpf..." Show more
"I like Avonhurst House and have lived here for nearly 5 years; it is quiet and comfortable; no grumble about the neighbours. The manager is very helpful." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here; you are never lonely. There is always someone to talk to. The warden Ester is a lovely person, easy to communicate with."
Made by a resident in 2017

"It's nearly 12 years since I moved here. The scheme is clean with friendly neighbours. It has good access to Kilburn and Willesden / local shops. Sche..." Show more
"It's nearly 12 years since I moved here. The scheme is clean with friendly neighbours. It has good access to Kilburn and Willesden / local shops. Scheme manager is good and very helpful. I cannot find any fault." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived here since Feb 2007. Nice people around, clean environment, good access to Kilburn, local shops and great activities organised by the man..." Show more
"I have lived here since Feb 2007. Nice people around, clean environment, good access to Kilburn, local shops and great activities organised by the manager. She is very helpful and ready to assist tenants at anytime." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived at Avonhurst for nearly 11 years. The environment is very clean, friendly neighbours and easy access to public transport. The scheme mana..." Show more
"I have lived at Avonhurst for nearly 11 years. The environment is very clean, friendly neighbours and easy access to public transport. The scheme manager is very efficient." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I moved here in Nov 2007. The scheme is very clean, friendly neighbours and good access to public transport ' local shops; it is close to my family. S..." Show more
"I moved here in Nov 2007. The scheme is very clean, friendly neighbours and good access to public transport ' local shops; it is close to my family. Scheme manager is very good and helpful at all times." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Nice & quiet"
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived in Avonhurst for nearly 12 years. I love my home, and it gives me easy access to Kilburn. Very clean environment, quiet but friendly neig..." Show more
"I have lived in Avonhurst for nearly 12 years. I love my home, and it gives me easy access to Kilburn. Very clean environment, quiet but friendly neighbours. The manager is very kind/helpful, and does her best to bring people together with great activities." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived at Avonhurst for just over 10 years. Overall, it is clean, quiet, good location, friendly neighbours. I appreciate the support given to m..." Show more
"I have lived at Avonhurst for just over 10 years. Overall, it is clean, quiet, good location, friendly neighbours. I appreciate the support given to me by the scheme manager; she arranges loads of great activities for everyone." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I live across the road in Garfield Court but attend most of the functions Esther organises. They are very good and I really enjoy these days. It is go..." Show more
"I live across the road in Garfield Court but attend most of the functions Esther organises. They are very good and I really enjoy these days. It is good company, good food and Esther goes out of her way to make everyone welcome. Without her Avonhurst would not be the same." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"I live in Garfield Court across the road. I feel very lucky as I have been made very welcome as a visitor, which gives me another interest. Thanks to ..." Show more
"I live in Garfield Court across the road. I feel very lucky as I have been made very welcome as a visitor, which gives me another interest. Thanks to Esther, I very kind lady." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017

"I live here but not under Network Homes. I am very lucky as I been made very welcome as a visitor, by Esther."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I came to Avonhurst in 2007. I love my home, clean/quiet/well maintained environment and friendly neighbours. The manager is very nice and approachabl..." Show more
"I came to Avonhurst in 2007. I love my home, clean/quiet/well maintained environment and friendly neighbours. The manager is very nice and approachable; my children agree with all said above." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I am a visitor. It is very good all round here. The manager is very helpful."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"Very helpful scheme manager, Esther, is the main reason living here is so good. Plus it is very quiet."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I do not live here, but from what I see the property is maintained beautifully."
Made by a visitor in 2017

"I like living here because it's a nice quiet place, good location. I'm happy in my flat. I get on well with my neighbours. The scheme manager is a ver..." Show more
"I like living here because it's a nice quiet place, good location. I'm happy in my flat. I get on well with my neighbours. The scheme manager is a very good woman who assists me whenever I need support." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here because it is peaceful and homely. Nice people live here. I have been here 6 years, never seen any trouble. The manager is a very ..." Show more
"I like living here because it is peaceful and homely. Nice people live here. I have been here 6 years, never seen any trouble. The manager is a very peasant and caring woman." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like the place. It is clean & tidy, and the manager is very good to all of use. Very good neighbourhood."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I came to Avonhurst exactly 6 years ago.The scheme is quiet, clean environment, easy access to public transport and shops. Great activities including ..." Show more
"I came to Avonhurst exactly 6 years ago.The scheme is quiet, clean environment, easy access to public transport and shops. Great activities including St Patrick's Day, fish 'n chips, etc. The manager is very helpful and approachable." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Avonhurst is very peaceful, no noisy/troublesome neighbours. Residents are very friendly. I enjoy the activities arranged by the manager e.g. Fish and..." Show more
"Avonhurst is very peaceful, no noisy/troublesome neighbours. Residents are very friendly. I enjoy the activities arranged by the manager e.g. Fish and chips club and keep fit and coffee mornings every Friday. The manager is approachable and makes me feel welcome." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I am happy here, accommodation is very good, tenants are friendly and the manager is very helpful, organising loads of events for all to enjoy. Safe, ..." Show more
"I am happy here, accommodation is very good, tenants are friendly and the manager is very helpful, organising loads of events for all to enjoy. Safe, clean and very good place to live in." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I came here in 2016 and so far it has been excellent and to date I have no serious complaints. Yes it is quite good."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I love living here. Nobody troubles me, neighbours are very delighted to assist me at any time, checking on my well-being every day. We have the best ..." Show more
"I love living here. Nobody troubles me, neighbours are very delighted to assist me at any time, checking on my well-being every day. We have the best manager delivering a first class support. I have lived here for eight years." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here because the people within the scheme are very friendly and the manager is too."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived here for nearly 9 years. The scheme is quiet, no disturbance, location is good, clean environment and the manager is brilliant."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived here for 11 years and I am very happy here. We have a very good manager. I hope things continue as ever before."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I have lived here for over a decade. I like my home and the location is good. I enjoy St Patrick's day celebration and Christmas dinner. Peace and qui..." Show more
"I have lived here for over a decade. I like my home and the location is good. I enjoy St Patrick's day celebration and Christmas dinner. Peace and quiet, friendly neighbours. Very helpful manager." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Since I left the pub trade this is my full-time home. I am happy here. It's nice and quiet. And we have lots of activities."
Made by a resident in 2017

"I nominate Avonurst for an award because the scheme is 100% very clean, safe, no arguments with neighbours, manager is very obliging. Enough activitie..." Show more
"I nominate Avonurst for an award because the scheme is 100% very clean, safe, no arguments with neighbours, manager is very obliging. Enough activities arranged by the manager to keep the scheme alive. I still find time to dance outside the scheme." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like my flat in Avonhurst and have lived here for over a decade. Friendly neighbours, great location, clean environment, lots of enjoyable activitie..." Show more
"I like my flat in Avonhurst and have lived here for over a decade. Friendly neighbours, great location, clean environment, lots of enjoyable activities. The manager is very helpful and always there for all." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I like living here for many reasons. It's a safe place, clean with modern flat and finally very peaceful."
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
National silver award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2017.
Category: Retirement housing 37-43 units.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone.
London region silver award winner
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 37-43 units.
Sponsor: Engie.
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