Sheltered housing

Since a successful stock transfer in 2017, Barnsbury Housing Association has been managing sheltered homes in Highbury View.

50% of lettings are for Council nominations and the other 50% are people on our internal transfer waiting list and the retired civil servant waiting list.

Only applicants who are retired civil service employees may be accepted on the direct waiting list. A civil servant is someone who works within the admin service of the government and does not change with any political change of government. This also excludes army personnel.

Priority may be given to applicants on either list depending on their housing need.

People who own their accommodation can be considered for sheltered accommodation provided there is evidence that the property has been sold or is in the process of being sold, in which case an assured shorthold tenancy will be offered which will normally be converted to an assured tenancy following the sale.  The proceeds of the sale must not exceed the value of a property of a similar size in Islington.

Highbury View has a mix of general needs, sheltered and key worker housing. It also offers facilities including a communal lounge and garden, guest room, conservatory, two laundry rooms, and an on-site office for staff.

Sheltered housing applicants must demonstrate a need for a sheltered service.

If you are interested in finding out more about our sheltered housing service and how to apply, please contact us.

To find out more about key worker housing in Islington, please visit Islington Council’s website.