Laburnum Grove

Retirement housing
Burstead Close, Hollingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 7HX
Burstead Close, Hollingdean, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 7HX

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Manager's Description

"In residential area. Large mature communal garden. Two communal lounges. Suitable for more mobile residents."

Main Facts

Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
59 flats. Built in 1975. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Health & Well-being room
Access to site fairly easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 50 yards; shop 0.25 mile(s); post office 0.25 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 2 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Various social activities, organised by residents and scheme manager. New residents accepted from 55 years of age. Both cats & dogs generally accepted (with permission).
Housing Authority: Brighton & Hove
Social Care Authority: Brighton & Hove

Info updated: 07/08/2025
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Availability

Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a common registration and allocation system called Homemove. See how to get started at: https://www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/housing/council-housing/make-bid-homemove#:~:text=Homemove%20is%20our%20choice%2Dbased,you're%20interested%20in%20it.

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 garden

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

"Very friendly community. With a lovely manager who is extremely helpful and supportive. Surrounded by woods and the downs - very peaceful. I used to l..." Show more
"Very friendly community. With a lovely manager who is extremely helpful and supportive. Surrounded by woods and the downs - very peaceful. I used to live there - and regret moving." Show less

Made by a visitor in 2017
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