Condercum Court

Retirement housing
Prince Philip Close, Benwell Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE15 6RE
Prince Philip Close, Benwell Lane, Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE15 6RE

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Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
39 flats. Built in 1979. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Mobile Responder service), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site fairly easy. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 60 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 0.75 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Weekly bingo, and monthly coffee morning, and monthly social evening, organised by residents. New residents accepted from 50 years of age. Cats only generally accepted (subject to permission).
Housing Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Social Care Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne

Info updated: 19/11/2014
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Availability

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

Residents' views

A number of residents have used EAC's resident consultation card game to give their views on aspects of where they live. They gave top marks to this scheme for:
Number / size of facilities
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Space standards of individual apartments

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

"It's quiet and convenient for the local shops. All the residents are very friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017

"We are handy for hospitals, doctors, dentists, good transport links at present, lovely grounds and wildlife. Friendly and helpful residents. Good envi..." Show more
"We are handy for hospitals, doctors, dentists, good transport links at present, lovely grounds and wildlife. Friendly and helpful residents. Good environment." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I love my flat. We are surrounded by nature and wildlife. The environment is peaceful and safe. We have lovely grounds and benches to sit on to enjoy ..." Show more
"I love my flat. We are surrounded by nature and wildlife. The environment is peaceful and safe. We have lovely grounds and benches to sit on to enjoy the surroundings. I have good friends here and we have "socials". " Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"Condercum Court is quiet. It is a nice area. People are friendly, they help one another."
Made by a resident in 2017

"No dogs, rent is very reasonable, scheme officer at hand if you have a problem with anything, most people are very friendly and washing amenities, gar..." Show more
"No dogs, rent is very reasonable, scheme officer at hand if you have a problem with anything, most people are very friendly and washing amenities, gardeners plus window cleaners to make things a little easier for you." Show less

Made by a resident in 2017

"I love Condercum Court because it's a nice peaceful place to live, and most of the residents are very friendly towards you. "
Made by a resident in 2017

"Condercum Court is generally a quiet and peaceful scheme. Close to local shops and the city centre. "
Made by a staff member in 2017
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