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.

Crocus Close is in the outer west of Gateshead between Blaydon and Winlaton. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station.

East Lea is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton, neighbouring South Lea. It is close to Blaydon and Rowlands Gill.

McErlane Square is in the east of Gateshead in Pelaw. It is close to Pelaw high street, which has a large supermarket, doctors surgery, and post office.

Mosspool is in the outer west of Gateshead in Winlaton. There are bus links to Gateshead town centre and Blaydon bus station, which has a train station nearby.

Rectory Hall is in the west of Gateshead in Whickham. There are good bus links to the Metrocentre, Gateshead town centre, Newcastle and Blaydon bus station.
Angel Court is in Harlow Green, Gateshead, with spectacular views of the Angel of the North. Wrekenton High St, with a range of shops, is a short journey away.

Bensham Court is in central Gateshead, where there is a range of shopping facilities, a medical centre, and a post office.

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.

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.