Tom Collins House is located in Byker and is only a short distance from Shields Road. It is ideally situated for local shopping, the post office, chemists and other local amenities. It is very close to local bus routes and metro station, with easy access to Newcastle City Centre.

Benefits of living in Tom Collins House

• A Sheltered Housing Officer onsite
• A fully equipped laundry
• A guest room for residents' visitors
• A communal lounge for social activities and other uses
• Concessionary television licence
• A warden-call alarm linked to the Sheltered Housing Officer and / or CCAS Central Control in case of emergencies
• Door entry security linked into a CCTV system

What will my flat be like?

All our flats are suitable for couples or single people and are very spacious and have their own wc and bathroom. All flats come with a fridge and cooker and all have central heating. There is also a large communal garden, which is fenced off for the privacy of residents and may be used at your leisure. Your flat also has a magnificent view of the river Tyne and the Millennium Bridge.

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

Tom Collins House
Dunn Terrace
Byker
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE6 1DB

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

Sheltered Housing Officer, Ann Rutherford
Tel: 0191 278 8585