Hindle Court
Peabody Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DN
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Welcome to Hindle Court
At Hindle Court housing to rent for over 55s, we offer 8 one bedroom and 22 studio apartments. Also known as retirement housing, sheltered housing and independent living, Hindle Court welcomes anyone aged 55 or over whether you're retired or not.
The property is situated close to Darwen town centre and has excellent transport links to Blackburn and Bolton. The local shops are within walking distance and include supermarkets, a post office, library, bakery, hairdressers and cafes. There is a large Health Centre and doctors' surgeries. Other local amenities include a day care centre, leisure centre and a nearby nature reserve.
We understand that sometimes you'll prefer to be alone and at other times you may want to be more sociable. Our properties give you that freedom. At Hindle Court we run social activities including entertainment nights, coffee mornings, day trips, bingo and dominoes, providing an opportunity to meet with other residents.
You won't need to worry about maintenance and repairs or gardening upkeep as we take care of these. We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and 8 parking spaces.
Features of Hindle Court
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- 1 lift
- Scooter storage
- WiFi
- Hairdressing salon
- 10 car parking space
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Garden
- Landscaped gardens
- Extensive grounds
- Seated patio area
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- 24 hour emergency response call system
- On‑site care services
- Supporting Manager
Life at Hindle Court
At Hindle Court rented housing we have a range of great on-site facilities available to all residents, including a lounge, hair salon, laundry room, and communal gardens with seated area.
The communal areas and one-bed flats are purpose-built, ensuring it is wheelchair accessible, and includes lifts to all floors.
There is also a secure door entry system for your added peace of mind.
Nearby facilities include local shops, a health centre and doctors surgery, post office, library, hairdressers, cafes and banks. Other local amenities include a day care centre, leisure centre and a nearby nature reserve.
There are also excellent transport links to Blackburn and Bolton close to the property.
At Hindle Court housing to rent, you'll find well-maintained rented accommodation for those aged 55 or over.
What could my new home be like?
All our properties are self-contained, with their own front door, offering the privacy and independence you expect.
Your home will have a bathroom, kitchen with fully-fitted cupboards, ample storage space, lounge and bedroom areas. You'll find it easy to maintain, and you'll have the freedom to decorate and furnish it as you wish.
The benefits of studio living
Easy to manage and homely, our studio flats might be small, but they can come with huge advantages. Studios can be perfect if you are looking to downsize to a smaller property, you’ll be able to commit more time to enjoying leisure activities without having to worry about lots of cleaning work. Studios are also an economical option as they are inexpensive to rent and cheaper to heat than larger properties.
Many who live in our properties arrange broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties already have a telephone point installed ready for your own private telephone line.
For added peace of mind, each of our properties are also fitted with a 24-hour emergency call and secure door entry system.
Our rented housing properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love. You’ll find our locations are thriving communities, offering a variety of social activities, to take part in as and when you wish.
Our rented housing locations plan and organise a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them, which change on a regular basis. Events are varied and many of our locations choose to set up social committees to include everyone in the planning of communal events and activities.
Activities calendar
| Day | Morning | Lunch | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No activity | No activity | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | Bingo | No activity | |
| No activity | Hairdresser | Fish & chip supper (monthly) | Entertainment evening | |
| Armchair exercises | No activity | Bingo | No activity | |
| Coffee morning | Morning Walk | No activity | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | Dominoes | No activity | |
| No activity | No activity | Dominoes | No activity |
Health
At Hindle Court rented housing we support those aged over 55 continue to live independently.
Move into one of our self-contained properties at Hindle Court and you’ll be getting your own high quality home, with the reassurance of support when needed. You’ll also benefit from a range of great on-site facilities in a fully accessible setting, and a thriving community.
A local manager is based on site to provide peace of mind when it comes to maintaining your home and managing your tenancy. You’ll also find active links with the local community that promote socialisation, including specialised interest groups and services.
Pricing information
We endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Hindle Court, Darwen. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £681.32 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates.
What is included in rental fees?
Anchor offer affordable rent on all our housing properties. Our service charge covers the cost of all amenities you share with your neighbours, including the location manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchor on Call), repairs and maintenance, window cleaning, gardening and the cleaning of communal areas.
Your local council will be able to advise you about getting help paying your rent and service charge through housing benefit. They will also be able to tell you if they will be paying a grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.
Getting here
Hindle Court
Peabody Street, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 0DN
What's happening at Hindle Court
Wifinity and Anchor pass 750 live properties milestone ahead of schedule
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Anchor 2025 Christmas and New Year opening times
Over the 2025 festive period our teams will still be on hand to answer your queries. Find out more about changes to our opening times.