Osborne Villas
Osborne Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1JU
Osborne Avenue, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE2 1JU
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Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
23 flats. Built in 1971. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Mobile Responder service), Non-resident management staff (part time) and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Library
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 0.5 mile(s); shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1 mile(s); GP 0.25 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Social activities include: Coffee morning, bingo, and Hop to the shops, organised by Scheme Officer. New residents accepted from 60 years of age. Cats only generally accepted, but not to be replaced.
Housing Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Social Care Authority: Newcastle upon Tyne
Info updated: 21/01/2015
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called Newcastle Homes. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.newcastlehomes.org.uk/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: Convenience of the location
Practicality of the individual apartments
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the garden
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Doctor 100 metres away. A feeling of security in the building. A call system for emergencies. A scheme manager 9am until 1pm. Public transport about 1..." Show more
"Doctor 100 metres away. A feeling of security in the building. A call system for emergencies. A scheme manager 9am until 1pm. Public transport about 150 metres.Close to the city centre.Local shopping within easy walking distance. The well maintained gardens and residents lounge are perfect for recreation." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Doctor 100 metres away. A feeling of security in the building. A call system for emergencies. A scheme manager 9am until 1pm. Public transport about 150 metres.Close to the city centre.Local shopping within easy walking distance. The well maintained gardens and residents lounge are perfect for recreation." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a superlative place to live. It is located in an oasis of greenery at the back of the building where wild life abounds. The residents and man..." Show more
"It is a superlative place to live. It is located in an oasis of greenery at the back of the building where wild life abounds. The residents and management team are really nice kind people which creates a wonderful ambience." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"It is a superlative place to live. It is located in an oasis of greenery at the back of the building where wild life abounds. The residents and management team are really nice kind people which creates a wonderful ambience." Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"Great staff, very clean, efficient & kindly service, nothing a bother. It is a very friendly place & great spirit within. If anyone has the slightest ..." Show more
"Great staff, very clean, efficient & kindly service, nothing a bother. It is a very friendly place & great spirit within. If anyone has the slightest problem, everyone is willing to help. A great community. Cannot thank ISOS enough." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Great staff, very clean, efficient & kindly service, nothing a bother. It is a very friendly place & great spirit within. If anyone has the slightest problem, everyone is willing to help. A great community. Cannot thank ISOS enough." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lovely approach to flats (tree lined); very quiet & lovely people & first class warden."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here. It's warm, cosy & clean."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I like living here."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very friendly atmosphere. Warden is extremely helpful, pleasant and no issue is a problem for her. Residents very pleasant. All together a very friend..." Show more
"Very friendly atmosphere. Warden is extremely helpful, pleasant and no issue is a problem for her. Residents very pleasant. All together a very friendly place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very friendly atmosphere. Warden is extremely helpful, pleasant and no issue is a problem for her. Residents very pleasant. All together a very friendly place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very clean & quiet in a desirable area of Newcastle. The residents and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Outside garden area is well maintained a..." Show more
"Very clean & quiet in a desirable area of Newcastle. The residents and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Outside garden area is well maintained also. All in all, an extremely nice place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Very clean & quiet in a desirable area of Newcastle. The residents and staff are very welcoming and friendly. Outside garden area is well maintained also. All in all, an extremely nice place to live." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"This is a very well managed house, warm, welcoming, where tenants are supported but still have their independence."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Because it is quiet. Warden is nice."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Living at Osborne Villas is best because it's secure, friendly, good kindly people and staff that really cares about residents' welfare."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Lift, handrails, care call alarms, great warden. Lovely neighbours and always company if you want it and solitude if you don't. Feel safe."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"My flat is nice & warm. Everyone is friendly. It is close by all the shops and doctors. I feel like I am well looked after. The scheme office is very ..." Show more
"My flat is nice & warm. Everyone is friendly. It is close by all the shops and doctors. I feel like I am well looked after. The scheme office is very helpful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"My flat is nice & warm. Everyone is friendly. It is close by all the shops and doctors. I feel like I am well looked after. The scheme office is very helpful." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Great community spirit. Caring scheme office & excellent cleaning staff - What more could I ask for?"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"Quiet, trees , birds. Came here in 2004 and found atmosphere the best out of a good few that I worked at. Very friendly staff and residents; now in 20..." Show more
"Quiet, trees , birds. Came here in 2004 and found atmosphere the best out of a good few that I worked at. Very friendly staff and residents; now in 2017 even better." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Quiet, trees , birds. Came here in 2004 and found atmosphere the best out of a good few that I worked at. Very friendly staff and residents; now in 2017 even better." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"After some experience of other supported accommodation we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found this scheme which is a credit to ISOS. First..." Show more
"After some experience of other supported accommodation we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found this scheme which is a credit to ISOS. First rate scheme manager Glynis is very efficient & helpful at all times. The building is a credit to her. Ian the cleaner & housing manager Mark Read, Well done all!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"After some experience of other supported accommodation we consider ourselves very fortunate to have found this scheme which is a credit to ISOS. First rate scheme manager Glynis is very efficient & helpful at all times. The building is a credit to her. Ian the cleaner & housing manager Mark Read, Well done all!" Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The building is in an area that has easy access to local transport and a small shopping centre is within walking distance. Residents are friendly but ..." Show more
"The building is in an area that has easy access to local transport and a small shopping centre is within walking distance. Residents are friendly but respect your privacy should you want it. Any repairs are attended to swiftly." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The building is in an area that has easy access to local transport and a small shopping centre is within walking distance. Residents are friendly but respect your privacy should you want it. Any repairs are attended to swiftly." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"it's a comfort to have the intercom system and a scheme manager making you feel at home. We have a perfect view of surrounding gardens while transport..." Show more
"it's a comfort to have the intercom system and a scheme manager making you feel at home. We have a perfect view of surrounding gardens while transport and shops are only a few minutes walk away." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"it's a comfort to have the intercom system and a scheme manager making you feel at home. We have a perfect view of surrounding gardens while transport and shops are only a few minutes walk away." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"everyone is very friendly and will help each other the building is very nice the scheme officer goes that extra mile."
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
