Housing options for older people

There are many ways you can get help to move if you are already an Islington tenant, from moving to a smaller home or one with fewer rooms (downsizing) to a new area (relocation). Older person housing schemes are also open to you if you are already living in social housing or not.

Older person's housing

This means housing that is designed for older people. They are made up of properties with kitchen and bathroom (self-contained) and most have joint (communal) areas for you to meet up with others who live there. There is also a 24-hour emergency on-call system and a manager.

Who it is for

Older person’s housing could be for you if you:

• are aged 55 or over (some schemes are for those aged 60 or over)
• have mental health or physical support needs
• have been accepted onto the council’s housing register

What you get

You can live without help in your own flat as part of a small, secure community. Your home has an intercom system so that only guests that you invite can come in, keeping you safe. 

All homes have a garden that you can enjoy. There are lounge areas where you can meet up with other residents for a chat or just to relax. The housing for older people should have everything you need to make your life comfortable.

Support and care

A scheme manager is on call:

• Monday to Friday
• 9am to 5pm
• except Bank Holidays

Your flat is linked to a 24-hour community alarm system for emergencies.

About your flat

Your flat will have:

• its own front door
• use of guest bedrooms
• shared washing machines and laundry facilities 

Some flats also have:

• hairdressing lounges
• computer rooms, quiet reading rooms and assisted bathrooms for those who need help and assistance with bathing

Help with disabilities

Many older person housing schemes have homes suitable for wheelchair users and those with problems getting around.

If you have high care needs and need extra-care sheltered housing, your social or care worker will have to refer you with a social care needs assessment.

How to apply

If you or someone you know is interested in older people’s housing, complete our self-assessment housing register application.

Apply now

You can call us on 020 7527 4140 too.

When we have processed your application, we will give you more information about homes available to you and how long you might have to wait for an offer. You should get one offer and an assessment officer be in contact often.

Where homes are based

Clarion are a housing association based in Islington that own most of the older person’s housing in the borough. You can view the accommodation before deciding if you want to move in. Your home would be a one-bedroom flat in one of these schemes.

• Ash Court, 52 Junction Road, N19 5XP
• Belmore House, 245 Camden Road, N7 OHL
• 8 Beversbrook Road, N19 4QF
• Brightwell Court, 121 Mackenzie Road, N7 8QX
• Cope House, St Luke’s Estate, 58 Bath Street, EC1V 9JQ
• Cutbush House, 57 Hilldrop Road, N7 0QD
• Duval House, Elthorne Road, N19 4AR
• Emmanuel Court, 147 Hornsey Road, N7 6DT
• 53 Foxham Road, N19 4RR
• Hawberry Lodge, 11 North Road, N7 9EZ
• Hillrise, Hillrise Road, N19 3QD
• Minerva Lodge, 8 Roman Way, N7 8XF
• Washington Court, 6 Old Royal Free Square, N1 OYH

Clarion housing schemes have a concierge service, you point of contact who can help you with anything you might need, apart from social actiivites. You will be charged around £28 as part of your service charge. If you are on housing benefit, you will not have to pay.

Other housing schemes are at:

• Alleyn House, EC1 8SN  (Peabody Trust) 
• Elsinore House, Denmark Grove, N1 0XY (Peabody Trust)
• Essex Road, N1 3XF (The Mercers Company)
• Francis Walk, Stanmore St, N1 0LQ (Sanctuary HA)
• Hanley Road, N4 3DR (Paragon Asra HA)
• Hayward House, Penton Street N1 9UL (Peabody Trust)
• Highbury Terrace, N5 1UP (Barnsbury HA)
• Lampson House, N19 5UH (Peabody Trust)
• 73 Mildmay Street, N1 4AQ  (*extra care) (Notting Hill HA)
• Queen Elizabeth House, Dove Road, N1 3LU (Anchor HA)
• Ronald’s Road, N5 1XQ (Barnsbury HA)
• Sans Walk, EC1R 0LT (The Mercers Company)
• Spring Villas, N5 (Islington & Shoreditch HA)
• Steve Biko Road, N7 7JR (Paragon Asra HA)
• 89 Ronalds Road, N5 1XQ (Highbury View)
• Isledon House, Prebend St,N1 8PP (Corporation of London - contact them on 020 7332 1654)

Extra support

If you or someone you know needs daily help with their personal care, but they want to continue to live without assistance where possible, extra-care sheltered housing could be the right option.

You will be given a social care needs assessment to find out if you are right for this type of housing.  

For more information about extra-care sheltered housing, phone 020 7527 2299. Tell us what your access and communication needs are so we can give you the best service.

Other languages

Tell us if you need an interpreter, and we will arrange for one when we visit.

More information

For more information, contact us by email on rehousing@islington.gov.uk or call 020 7527 4140.

We are based at the Islington Customer Centre, 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR. Our offices are open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.