Sheltered accommodation
We have 36 sheltered schemes (1433 properties), helping older people to live independently. This housing is a mix of flats, bungalows, and one extra-care scheme.
All schemes benefit from communal lounges, where our sheltered scheme officers support a programme of activities to help tackle social isolation and encourage a sense of community.

Lansbury Close is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library and a large supermarket.

Leyburn Place is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library and a large supermarket.

Pleasant Place C Unit is just off Birtley high street, a short distance from shops, doctors, pharmacy, a large supermarket and excellent bus links.

Pleasant Place D Unit is in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away with shops, doctors, pharmacy, a large supermarket, and excellent bus links.

Wood Green is in east Gateshead, close to Bill Quay Farm on the banks of the River Tyne and a local nature reserve. There are some lovely walks nearby.

Birtley A Unit is in the south of Gateshead. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with amenities including shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Birtley B Unit is in the south of Gateshead. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with amenities including shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Cheshire Avenue is at the end of Durham Road just before it becomes Chester-le-St. It has good bus links to Birtley High Street and Gateshead and Newcastle.

Croftside is in the south of Gateshead in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away, with shops, a library, and a large supermarket.

Emmaville is in the outer west of Gateshead in Ryton, close to a greenfield site. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.

Greenfields is in the outer west of Gateshead in Ryton, next to Emmaville. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.

Harrison Court is in Birtley. Birtley high street is a short distance away with amenities including shops, a large supermarket, and good bus transport links.

Joyce Close is in the East of Gateshead near Wardley. There are regular buses to Gateshead and Newcastle and two Metro stations close by.

Kateregina is in a lovely area of Birtley between Grove Park and Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy. Birtley high street is a ten-minute walk away.