With purpose-built bungalows overlooking wide green spaces, Monkchester Green is a leafy retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life and still only a few minutes’ stroll from Welbeck Road at the heart of the Walker community.  Relax in the comfort and privacy of your own bungalow or take part in fun activities and events in the scheme’s spacious and modern community centre.

The scheme consists of 42 one-bedroom bungalows and 8 two-bedroom bungalows.

Benefits of living in Monkchester/Kingston Green

• A Sheltered Housing Officer living on site
• A fully equipped laundry
• A guest room for residents visitors
• A communal lounge for social activities
• Concessionary television licence
• A warden-call alarm linked to the Sheltered Housing Officer and / or CCAS Central Control in case of emergencies.

Meet the Sheltered Housing Officer: Derek Hornby

"Hi, my name is Derek and I have been a Sheltered Housing Officer for over 17 years - how time flies when you’re having fun!  I have also been in the Merchant Navy and was a qualified chef, so I have many strings to my bow.  I’m originally from Walker and when I returned to the North East I decided I’d like to work more with people; having family, friends and other connections with people at the scheme made Monkchester Green the ideal place to work – I have a real sense of belonging here.

"I’m really looking forward to having some events and activities in our newly refurbished on-site community centre – Christmas parties here are always a winner!

"Working here I’ve learned that everyone is different and I’ve picked up some real “people skills”. If I had to describe myself I would say that I am outgoing, I can be diplomatic, and I like a good laugh!"

What will my bungalow be like?

Each bungalow has its own lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom(s). Doorways are wide, enabling wheelchair access. Each bungalow has a number of warden pull cords which link each resident to the CCAS Control Room in case of emergency. Your warden will show you how to operate this equipment.

How much will it cost?

The average rent for a bungalow in a sheltered scheme is about £43 per week .The service will cost you about £12 a week. This does not include the charge for general maintenance of the building such as cleaning the shared areas. We include the cost of the service in your rent. We will tell you if we change the charge and we try to keep the cost as low as possible.

More information

Sheltered Housing Service
YHN House
Benton Park Road
NE7 7LX
Tel: 0191 278 8585

Sheltered Housing Officer, Derek Hornby
Tel: 0191 265 5898