Kingsley Court
Tayside Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8RE
Tayside Drive, Edgware, Middlesex, HA8 8RE
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Main Facts
Age exclusive housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord)
71 flats. Built in 1991. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Visiting management staff (Head office staff: team leader, Allocations & Information Officer & Senior Supported Housing Manager), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Activities room, Library, computer room, and 2 guest rooms
Whole site accessible by wheelchair. Access to site easy. Distances: bus stop 200 yards; shop 250 yards; post office 2 mile(s); town centre 2 mile(s); GP 200 yards; social centre 4 mile(s).
Regular Social activities. New residents accepted from 60 years of age.
Housing Authority: Barnet
Social Care Authority: Barnet
Info updated: 26/06/2018
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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
Convenience of the location
Lifestyle
Link with community at large
Number / size of facilities
Overall ratings
Privacy
Quality of design
Quality of the building and facilities
Quality of the facilities
Quality of the garden
Quality of the individual apartments
Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"Visited this place and found out how joyful and close the tenants are. They cooperate and work as a team to setup parties and events. Feels like they'..." Show more
"Visited this place and found out how joyful and close the tenants are. They cooperate and work as a team to setup parties and events. Feels like they're one big family. But most of all, the scheme manager works day-and-night to support and improve the whole scheme. BRILLIANT!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Visited this place and found out how joyful and close the tenants are. They cooperate and work as a team to setup parties and events. Feels like they're one big family. But most of all, the scheme manager works day-and-night to support and improve the whole scheme. BRILLIANT!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It's a warm and friendly place. The tenants are very kind and seem to enjoy the place they live in. Plus the scheme manager is brilliant and he makes ..." Show more
"It's a warm and friendly place. The tenants are very kind and seem to enjoy the place they live in. Plus the scheme manager is brilliant and he makes sure everything is top notch. LOVE IT!!!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"It's a warm and friendly place. The tenants are very kind and seem to enjoy the place they live in. Plus the scheme manager is brilliant and he makes sure everything is top notch. LOVE IT!!!" Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Well organised, quite, clean and help is always at hand."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"The majority of people who reside here are kind and sociable. The scheme manager goes out of his way to help the residents and the setting is marvelou..." Show more
"The majority of people who reside here are kind and sociable. The scheme manager goes out of his way to help the residents and the setting is marvelous. Music nights and other social activities are the some of the reasons I really like living here. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"The majority of people who reside here are kind and sociable. The scheme manager goes out of his way to help the residents and the setting is marvelous. Music nights and other social activities are the some of the reasons I really like living here. " Show less
Made by a resident in 2019
"A warm, friendly place where people look out for each other"
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"I look forward to coming to there events as we all have a great time it is a wonderful place for my sister to live Mrs Mary Keen."
Made by a visitor in 2019
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Kingsley Court is a very vibrant Scheme, very welcoming with lots of activities that meet the needs of all the diverse ethnicity and faith in the sche..." Show more
"Kingsley Court is a very vibrant Scheme, very welcoming with lots of activities that meet the needs of all the diverse ethnicity and faith in the scheme. Music night is excellent.
computer club, social club.Very good scheme that deserve a gold award." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"Kingsley Court is a very vibrant Scheme, very welcoming with lots of activities that meet the needs of all the diverse ethnicity and faith in the scheme. Music night is excellent.
computer club, social club.Very good scheme that deserve a gold award." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2019
"A nice friendly environment, get together for music nights, bingo & games. Makes one feel at home."
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"I like living here because of the activities at the scheme, and because of the scheme manager"
Made by a resident in 2019
Made by a resident in 2019
"Kingsley Court is the largest shelter housing scheme in the London Borough of Barnet. It contains 72 flats.
The scheme has a fantastic atmosphere..." Show more
"Kingsley Court is the largest shelter housing scheme in the London Borough of Barnet. It contains 72 flats.
The scheme has a fantastic atmosphere which is mainly due to the many activities and facilities provided. This has encouraged great harmony amongst residents.
The weekly activities include" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
The scheme has a fantastic atmosphere..." Show more
"Kingsley Court is the largest shelter housing scheme in the London Borough of Barnet. It contains 72 flats.
The scheme has a fantastic atmosphere which is mainly due to the many activities and facilities provided. This has encouraged great harmony amongst residents.
The weekly activities include" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2019
"Very friendly community. The manager is very efficient, sympathetic and friendly."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe and secure. Lots of nice people to talk to. We have many different activities: bingo, quizzes, BBQ, movie nights, fish and chips nights. A..." Show more
"I feel safe and secure. Lots of nice people to talk to. We have many different activities: bingo, quizzes, BBQ, movie nights, fish and chips nights. And we have a great manager who is kind, caring and hard-working." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe and secure. Lots of nice people to talk to. We have many different activities: bingo, quizzes, BBQ, movie nights, fish and chips nights. And we have a great manager who is kind, caring and hard-working." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We like living in Kingsley Court because we have a great flat and it is a safe place with quite a few activities going on. You can join in if you want..." Show more
"We like living in Kingsley Court because we have a great flat and it is a safe place with quite a few activities going on. You can join in if you want to, without any pressure." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"We like living in Kingsley Court because we have a great flat and it is a safe place with quite a few activities going on. You can join in if you want to, without any pressure." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I live in a practical one bedroom flat. the scheme is will situated in the outskirts of London. It is clean. My flat is airy and lighted (sun). Many a..." Show more
"I live in a practical one bedroom flat. the scheme is will situated in the outskirts of London. It is clean. My flat is airy and lighted (sun). Many activities for all tastes." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I live in a practical one bedroom flat. the scheme is will situated in the outskirts of London. It is clean. My flat is airy and lighted (sun). Many activities for all tastes." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have lived here for 23 years and I love it. There are always people to talk to, and I feel safe & secure. We have wonderful manager, always there to..." Show more
"I have lived here for 23 years and I love it. There are always people to talk to, and I feel safe & secure. We have wonderful manager, always there to help." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I have lived here for 23 years and I love it. There are always people to talk to, and I feel safe & secure. We have wonderful manager, always there to help." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"Clean, nice efficient staff, good facilities."
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"It is a very efficiently, but friendly run retirement housing scheme, thanks to our warden Mr Desmond Strachen"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
"The environment is very clean and friendly. The manager is very caring and helpful. All the residents are very cooperative. If there is a problem, it ..." Show more
"The environment is very clean and friendly. The manager is very caring and helpful. All the residents are very cooperative. If there is a problem, it is well looked after and solved immediately." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"The environment is very clean and friendly. The manager is very caring and helpful. All the residents are very cooperative. If there is a problem, it is well looked after and solved immediately." Show less
Made by a resident in 2017
"I feel safe here and any problems are sorted out very quickley thanks to a very good scheme manager"
Made by a resident in 2017
Made by a resident in 2017
National Housing for Older People Awards
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 53 units and over.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Resales.
Category: Retirement housing 53 units and over.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Resales.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2019.
Category: Retirement housing 53 units and over.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Resales.
Category: Retirement housing 53 units and over.
Sponsor: McCarthy & Stone Resales.
in the EAC Housing for Older People Awards 2013.
Category: Lifestyle.
Sponsor: EAC FirstStop Advice.
Category: Lifestyle.
Sponsor: EAC FirstStop Advice.