Council housing 50+ housing

What is 50+ Housing?

• 50+ Housing are homes where preference is given to people who are 50 or over.  Households with children under 18 will not be considered for these properties. However, not all members of the household have to be over 50. This means that people over 50 with adult children still at home or those with younger partners, can still be considered.
• 50+ Housing is mainly one or two bedroom flats. However, there are some bungalows too. Each site is different, but many benefit from parking, communal gardens, a laundry and security such as door entry systems and fencing. Some sites also have community rooms. Accommodation is self-contained, each having their own front door, kitchen, bathroom, living room, double bedroom or in some cases two bedrooms and central heating.
• These homes have been selected for people over 50, as they are suitable for older peoples needs. This may mean they are close to shops and amenities, or have lift access to all floors. If there is no lift the building will usually only have two floors.

How to apply for 50+ Housing?

• If you are interested in applying for 50+ Housing you will need to complete a Home Choice Bristol application form. You can do this online using the HomeChoice Bristol website.
• You can only bid (be considered) for 50+ Housing by completing this form and having your application assessed.
• The HomeChoice Bristol website shows what properties are available. To indicate that the property is 50+ Housing there will be a 50+ icon (symbol) next to it.

Location of schemes

There are 92 schemes across the city (pdf, 44 KB). For details about the schemes in specific areas:

• Avonmouth, Henbury, Lawrence Weston, Sea Mills and Shirehampton (pdf, 15 KB).
• Horfield, Lockleaze, Southmead and Stoke Bishop (pdf, 15 KB).
• Fishponds, Frenchay, Greenbank, Oldbury Court and Stapleton (pdf, 16 KB).
• Easton, Lawfords Gate, Montpelier, Newtown, St Agnes, St Paul's and St Werburghs (pdf, 16 KB).
• Barton Hill, Redfield, Speedwell and St George (pdf, 13 KB).
• Brislington, Hengrove, Knowle, Stockwood and Whitchurch (pdf, 19 KB).
• Ashton, Baltic Wharf, Bedminster, Redcliffe and Southville (pdf, 17 KB).
• Bedminster Down, Bishopsworth, Hartcliffe, Highridge and Withywood (pdf, 15 KB).

Why choose 50+ Housing?

50+ Housing may be particularly suitable if:

• you would prefer to have neighbours who are a similar age to yourself
• you want to move to smaller accommodation which is easier to look after
• 50+ Housing is different to supported housing (sheltered housing). Supported housing is especially designed for older people. Whilst allowing people to remain independent, access is available to emergency support 24 hours a day.

Bristol Careline

• Regardless of age or health there may times when you might want to summon help. For example, if you are feeling unwell. In this case you may benefit from Bristol Careline.
• The service consists of a fixed button unit and a pendent that you can carry around with you. You can use this to summon help 24 hours a day. The service is chargeable.

Mobility scooters

• If you have a mobility scooter you must make your own arrangements to store and charge it. Due to our clear corridors policy you must not:
  • store them in communal areas including landings, lifts, foyers, stairwells, walkways and community rooms or 
  • run extension leads into corridors to charge them.
• This is because they can present a risk to other tenants in the event of a fire.
• For further information please see our clear corridors flyer (pdf, 1.6 MB). If you have any questions please contact the Repairs and Maintenance Service.

Further information

For further information please see our 50+ housing factsheet (pdf, 285 KB).