Queen Elizabeth Court
Properties for rent 1 Old Bridge Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 3UB View on map
Welcome to Queen Elizabeth Court
At Queen Elizabeth Court retirement housing scheme in Birmingham, we offer 36 studio apartments and 35 one bedroom purpose-built properties for rent for people over the age of 55.
The property is situated close to the city centre and has excellent transport links to Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton and Worcester. The local shops are within walking distance and include a newsagent and a grocery store. The doctor and dentist surgeries are also nearby. Larger supermarkets, a post office and the library are on the local bus route. Other local amenities include the famous Jewellery Quarter, The Botanical Gardens, Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Aston Hall and Birmingham's Bullring.
We provide a wide range of facilities, including a communal lounge, library, a guest room, a garden with seating area, an on-site laundry and 10 parking spaces. Visiting services include weekly hairdressers, chiropodist and opticians by appointment. We can also organise a meals delivery service by Oakham foods and Wiltshire Farm foods. We run social activities including entertainment nights and day trips.
Features
Communal facilities
Shared facilities complementing each private residence:
- WiFi
- 2 lifts
- Scooter storage
- Hairdressing salon
- Library
Outdoor space
Well maintained outdoor space for you to enjoy:
- Extensive grounds
- Seated patio area
Care and support
More support available when you need it:
- Supporting Manager
Life at Queen Elizabeth Court
At Queen Elizabeth Court sheltered housing scheme, we offer purpose-built and well-maintained rented accommodation for people over the age of 55.
Your home will be completely self-contained with your own front door allowing the privacy and independence you expect. It will be easy to maintain, and you will be able to give your new home a personal touch and decorate and furnish it as you wish.
Your kitchen will have fully-fitted units. There will be storage space and lounge and bedroom areas.
Many of the people who live in our properties have arranged broadband and digital or satellite TV and most properties have a telephone point.
You will want to feel safe in your new home and that’s why each of our properties is fitted with an emergency alarm.
Our retirement properties have a real community feel where people interact with their neighbours, families and friends, continuing to do all the things they love.
Our rented housing locations plan and organise a wide range of activities and events tailored to the interests of the people living in them. Events are varied and many of our rented housing locations choose to set up social committees to include everyone in the planning of communal events and activities.
Activities calendar
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| Breakfast club | No activity | Afternoon tea | No activity | |
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| Hairdresser | Luncheon club | Afternoon tea | Bingo | |
| No activity | No activity | Afternoon tea | No activity | |
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Pricing information
Anchor endeavour to be completely transparent about all our charges and fees. Below is indicative pricing to act as a guide to the costs at Queen Elizabeth Court, Birmingham. For further information please contact us.
How much does it cost?
Properties for rent
Your monthly fee will range from £518.34 and normally includes your rent, service charge, heating, hot water and water rates.
What is included in rental fees?
Our service charge covers all the cost of amenities you share with your neighbours, including the scheme manager service, our 24-hour emergency call service (Anchorcall), 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 grant to us to meet or contribute towards the support cost elements of our services to you.
Getting here
Queen Elizabeth Court
1 Old Bridge Street, Hockley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B19 3UB
What's happening at Queen Elizabeth Court
Anchor Hanover supports Starts at Home campaign
In support of the National Housing Federation’s Starts at Home action day, Anchor Hanover’s housing managers are raising awareness of the importance of supported housing.