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- Sheltered housing in Corby and Kettering
- Sheltered housing in East Northamptonshire
Sheltered housing in Corby and Kettering
Sheltered housing is accommodation for older adults - typically over the age of 55 or 60 - who want to live independently while having access to support and assistance when needed.
Video - Sheltered housingThis is in self-contained flats or bungalows, some of which are located within a scheme that includes communal facilities such as a laundry or a communal lounge.
In all sheltered housing, you will have your own front door. In some schemes, there is also a door entry system at the main entrance. These schemes use fob access to enter the main door. The entry system in your property will allow you to open the main front door without leaving your home.
Our handbook provides information on a wide range of issues such as paying your rent, repairs and maintenance, neighbour relations, tenant involvement, and who you need to call if you want to request a particular service:
Help and support
- Access to a sheltered services officer Monday to Friday
- Peace of mind through 24-hour support from a sheltered services officer and an out-of-hours emergency contact and response centre
- Respect for your independence
- Advice about other agencies and services who may be able to support you
Sheltered services officers are not carers - they provide housing-related support to enable tenants to live independently with privacy, dignity, security and fulfilment.
Sheltered services officers can support your overall well-being and help you remain independent in your own home.
This could include:
- helping to maximise your benefit entitlement, including assistance with completing applications
- supporting you to develop budgeting skills
- helping you to access physical and mental health services, social care, and occupational health—including completing referrals
- assisting you to develop or maintain domestic, life and social skills
They do not carry out tasks such as:
- shopping or collecting prescriptions
- handling cash or accepting payments
- cleaning or laundry
- personal or medical care - but they can help you to arrange these services by signposting or contacting relevant agencies on your behalf
Costs
In addition to your rent, all sheltered housing properties include service charges. These charges cover services you share with others, including:
- communal lighting and heating
- laundry facilities
- caretaking and cleaning services
- door entry systems
Service charges vary by scheme depending on the facilities available. However, all tenants pay a charge for the alarm service and the sheltered housing team who respond in an emergency.
You will receive an annual service charge breakdown each April.
Pets
Most sheltered housing properties are not suitable for pets due to shared facilities and the absence of private gardens.
Lifeline
Our Lifeline personal alarms are designed to provide support for those wishing to remain living independently within their own home. Help is available 24-hours a day, 365 days of the year.
Locations
Sheltered housing is available across the Corby and Kettering areas.
We have more than 500 rooms of accommodation in various locations throughout Corby made up of self-contained flats and bungalows built around communal areas.
Flats
1 to 2 bedrooms in a building with communal areas and facilities are located at:
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Locations |
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| Chatellerault Court 54 Borrowdale Road Corby NN17 2DQ |
| Donald Greaves House Landor Close Corby NN17 2LU |
| Ernest Wright House Willow Brook Road Corby NN17 2TU |
| George Blackall Court Dryden Way Corby NN17 2DP |
| Landor Close Wordsworth Avenue Corby NN17 2LY |
| Marlow Court Farmstead Road Corby NN18 0AF |
| Oakley Court Bamburg Close Corby NN18 9PB |
| Rankine House Studfall Avenue Corby NN17 1LL |
| Sykes Court Rockingham Road Corby NN17 1BG |
| Velbert House Ennerdale Road Corby NN17 2ES |
| Wollongong House 11 Cannock Road Corby NN17 1YQ |
Bungalows
1 to 2 bedroom bungalows are located at:
- Cannock Road
- Cedar Court
- Clydesdale Avenue
- Borrowdale Road
- Davis Court
- Eyebrook Court
- Grendon Avenue
- Finland Way
- Kingsthorpe Avenue
- Mackintosh Court
- Ravenscourt
- Redgrave
- Rockingham Road
- Southbrook
- South Road
- St Andrews Walk
- St Kilda Walk
- St Peters Way
- St Johns Place
- Sykes Court
Self-contained flats built around communal areas can be found at these locations:
| Locations |
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| Burton House Latimer Close Burton Latimer NN14 5RN 01536 725856 |
| Castle Gardens Wood Street Geddington NN14 1AE 01536 742337 |
| Harry Potter House London Road Kettering NN15 7QD 01536 513393 |
| Hazeland House High Street Desborough NN14 2QP 01536 760153 |
| Madams Garden The Avenue Rothwell NN14 6EX 01536 710036 |
| St Andrews Court Broughton NN14 1NZ tel:01536790400 |
| The Lawns Saunders Close Kettering NN16 0AP 01536 485289 |
| Tudor Court Alexander Street Kettering NN16 0SE 01536 515282 |
| Windsor Gardens Lower Street Kettering NN16 8DV 01536 513692 |
| Yeomans Court Meeting Lane Burton Latimer NN15 5LS 01536 420093 |
Queries and applying
For more information, or to speak to a member of the Sheltered Housing team, email [email protected] or phone 0300 126 3000.
To apply for this accommodation you will need to register with Keyways and complete an application form.
Once registered, an application can be made for a property within any of the areas registered on Keyways if you qualify.
Last updated 24 October 2025