Mount Pleasant is situated on Headlam Street, just behind Shields Road in Byker. We are close to all local amenities including shops, chemists, library, Metro station, Post Office and the local housing office. There is also a very good local bus service.

Benefits of living in Mount Pleasant House

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

What will my flat be like?

Each flat has its own lounge, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. Flats for couples have larger rooms. Each flat 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. There is also a door-entry system for added security.

How much will it cost?

The average rent for a flat in a sheltered scheme is about £42 per week. The service will cost you about £11 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

Mount Pleasant House
Headlam Street
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 4DR

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

Sheltered Housing Officer, Ann Rutherford 
Tel: 0191 278 8585