Trafford House
117 Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3EY
117 Manchester Drive, Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, SS9 3EY
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Manager's Description
"Trafford House was built in 1979 and is approximately 5 minutes walk to local shops and bus services. Local amenities include major supermarket, chemist, sub-post office, several places of worship, do..." Show more "Trafford House was built in 1979 and is approximately 5 minutes walk to local shops and bus services. Local amenities include major supermarket, chemist, sub-post office, several places of worship, doctor's surgeries and health centres. Main shopping centres at Leigh Broadway and Southend on Sea can be easily accessed using the local bus service." Show lessMain Facts
Retirement housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
26 flats. Built in 1979. Sizes studio, 1 bedroom.
Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, kitchen, outside drying area, and small car park at the rear
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 300 yards; shop 400 yards; post office 0.5 mile(s); town centre 1.5 mile(s); GP 0.5 mile(s); social centre 1 mile(s).
Regular Social activities include: Coffee mornings, entertainment, outings, and luncheon club, organised by Residents 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: Activities and outings
Community spirit
Consultation
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Maintenance
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Practicality of the individual apartments
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Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Safety and security
Space standards of individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"It's clean, light and airy as well as nice and warm. The lounge is homely and the unit has everything needed for simple living. "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"I've been here 5 years and it's the best thing I've ever done. Nice rooms, communal areas and lots of social activities. A well kept garden and close ..." Show more
"I've been here 5 years and it's the best thing I've ever done. Nice rooms, communal areas and lots of social activities. A well kept garden and close to essential amenities. And not forgetting lovely residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I've been here 5 years and it's the best thing I've ever done. Nice rooms, communal areas and lots of social activities. A well kept garden and close to essential amenities. And not forgetting lovely residents." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is clean, appears well maintained, the residents seem very happy and there appears to be a good community spirit."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"It's a very friendly, well-run scheme, with extremely helpful staff. Although one of the smaller units in the area, it offers good social activities..." Show more
"It's a very friendly, well-run scheme, with extremely helpful staff. Although one of the smaller units in the area, it offers good social activities and encourages enthusiasm in the tenants, who blend well and help one another. A good place to live! " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"It's a very friendly, well-run scheme, with extremely helpful staff. Although one of the smaller units in the area, it offers good social activities and encourages enthusiasm in the tenants, who blend well and help one another. A good place to live! " Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
