Crawford Gardens & The Watch Factory
Alamein Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7ZB
Alamein Road, Huyton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Merseyside, L36 7ZB
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Manager's Description
"Crawford Gardens is an extra care housing scheme in Huyton that opened in 2015. It offers 122 one and two bedroom apartments that are a mixture of shared ownership and affordable rent. Each apartment ..." Show more "Crawford Gardens is an extra care housing scheme in Huyton that opened in 2015. It offers 122 one and two bedroom apartments that are a mixture of shared ownership and affordable rent. Each apartment comprises a living room, fitted kitchen, and elegantly designed modern bathroom.Crawford Gardens provides 24/7 support from on-site care staff, as well as non-resident management staff and a Careline alarm service.
Residents have access to a range of communal facilities, including a communal dementia-friendly lounge and dining area, bistro, hair and beauty salon, activity and hobby room, guest bedroom, accessible outdoor space, launderette, assisted bathrooms, and a communal garden.
Crawford Gardens also offers a variety of social activities, such as bingo, chair-based exercise, coffee mornings, arts and crafts, digital skills, general knowledge quizzes, and other varied activities.
There are two blocks on site; one block consists of 101 one and two bedroom Extra Care apartments which are available for rent. There is also a separate block of 21 two bedroom apartments which are available purchase via our Older Persons Shared Ownership scheme." Show less
Main Facts
Retirement housing / Extra care housing
Tenure(s): Rent (social landlord) and Shared Ownership
Care provider: Community Integrated Care
122 flats. Built in 2014. Sizes 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom.
Extra Care scheme with on-site care staff (24 hours / 7 days), Non-resident management staff and Careline alarm service
Lift, Lounge, Restaurant open to the public, Laundry, Guest facilities, Garden, Hobby room, Activities room, Hairdressing salon, Assisted bathing facility
Meal(s) available. New residents accepted from 55 years of age.
Housing Authority: Knowsley
Social Care Authority: Knowsley
Architects: PRP Architects
Info updated: 10/12/2025
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Comments made in nominations for the EAC National Housing for Older People Awards
"This is a well built attractive establish scheme the residents are very happy and there is lots of interaction for the residents, they can eat in the ..." Show more
"This is a well built attractive establish scheme the residents are very happy and there is lots of interaction for the residents, they can eat in the bistro, relax in the lounge have there hair done and much more, the staff are friendly and helpful, great atmosphere " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"This is a well built attractive establish scheme the residents are very happy and there is lots of interaction for the residents, they can eat in the bistro, relax in the lounge have there hair done and much more, the staff are friendly and helpful, great atmosphere " Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"Great building, puts tenant at the forefront and makes sure they have the best possible independent living available. "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Great lay out modern lovely building will all amenities close by great place to live."
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"The look the feel everything about it ....It s a breath of fresh air. "
Made by a visitor in 2017
Made by a visitor in 2017
"lovely secluded location - plentiful facilities and support for residents"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"This is an excellent facility aimed to improving older people lives. I would recommend this scheme to many of my older family members who would be loo..." Show more
"This is an excellent facility aimed to improving older people lives. I would recommend this scheme to many of my older family members who would be looking for accommodation of this type." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"This is an excellent facility aimed to improving older people lives. I would recommend this scheme to many of my older family members who would be looking for accommodation of this type." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"the way the scheme has been developed brings residents together whilst living independently and having the support they need on hand "
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"It is a fresh modern and welcoming building with state of the art facilities. It is obvious from the moment that you step through the door that reside..." Show more
"It is a fresh modern and welcoming building with state of the art facilities. It is obvious from the moment that you step through the door that residents are happy and take pride in their home." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"It is a fresh modern and welcoming building with state of the art facilities. It is obvious from the moment that you step through the door that residents are happy and take pride in their home." Show less
Made by a visitor in 2017
"Great accommodatio and communal facilities"
Made by a staff member in 2017
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The scheme is very modern but has lots of communal facilities for residents to enjoy. There is a vibrant resident committee who organise a good range..." Show more
"The scheme is very modern but has lots of communal facilities for residents to enjoy. There is a vibrant resident committee who organise a good range of activities for residents. The care staff can not do enough for you." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The scheme is very modern but has lots of communal facilities for residents to enjoy. There is a vibrant resident committee who organise a good range of activities for residents. The care staff can not do enough for you." Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The services at Bluebell Park are second to none - onsite hairdressers, a la cate restaurant, under ground scooter park. The 1 to 1 care that the res..." Show more
"The services at Bluebell Park are second to none - onsite hairdressers, a la cate restaurant, under ground scooter park. The 1 to 1 care that the residents get is outstanding - it is the best scheme by a mile!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017
"The services at Bluebell Park are second to none - onsite hairdressers, a la cate restaurant, under ground scooter park. The 1 to 1 care that the residents get is outstanding - it is the best scheme by a mile!" Show less
Made by a staff member in 2017