Bishop House
Western Approaches, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6TT
Western Approaches, Eastwood, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6TT
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Manager's Description
"Bishop House built in 1978 has an additional feature of a small enclosed courtyard to compliment the large lawned garden with patio area access from the communal lounge. It is a large scheme with ver..." Show more "Bishop House built in 1978 has an additional feature of a small enclosed courtyard to compliment the large lawned garden with patio area access from the communal lounge. It is a large scheme with very strong community involvement, and residents take great pride in the scheme and its gardens.Two major supermarkets are within access via the local bus service and the main shopping centres of Southend on Sea and Rochford are just a short busride away." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
77 flats. Built in 1978. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Hairdressing salon, car park, kitchen, patio and outside drying area
Access to site easy, but less so for less mobile people. Distances: bus stop 20 yards; shop 0.5 mile(s); post office 1 mile(s); town centre 3.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 0.5 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, entertainement, bingo and hoy., organised by Residents and/or Sheltered Housing Officer. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Social Care Authority: Southend-on-Sea
Info updated: 15/08/2023
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Availability
Many council and housing association lettings in this area are made through a 'Choice Based Lettings' system called On The Move. See how to register and then bid for properties at: https://www.southend-on-the-move.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
Lifestyle
Number / size of facilities
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Privacy
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Space standards of individual apartments
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2013.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Barton Willmore.
Category: Retirement housing 60 units and over.
Sponsor: Barton Willmore.
