John Atkinson Court

Situated in a quiet residential area, John Atkinson Court sits in its own communal gardens and offers a range of facilities, services and events whilst being close to all local attractions.

The scheme provides an independent living service, offering those over 55 an independent tenancy alongside extra housing support.

Accommodation for residents

• 31 one bedroom flats
• 2 bungalows
• 1 guest room (low-cost nightly rental charge)
• Accommodation is across two floors with lift access. Ground floor flats have garden doors onto the communal garden areas.

Accommodation facilities

• Private bathroom with toilet, level access shower, and basin
• TV communal aerial point
• Small dogs and cats are allowed on application, subject to the scheme’s policies

Scheme facilities

• Housing staff available on weekdays
• 24-hour emergency and repair call line
• 24 -hour warden call service line
• Lifts to all floors (lifts can only accommodate people and not mobility scooters)
• Resident lounge with games and entertainment
• Laundry
• Wi-Fi in communal areas
• Garden with planting beds and lawns
• Communal kitchen and lounge areas, with weekly lunch club

Getting around

We know many of our residents like to get out and about. Situated a mile from junction 2 of the M602 and Eccles train station. The Metrolink line is also less than half a mile away.

• 8 free Resident parking spaces
• Bus: nearest bus stops outside the scheme (0.1 miles) Services to Salford and Manchester
• Train: nearest train stations Eccles (1.5 mile)
• Local attractions:
  • The Lowry – shopping, restaurants, entertainment and theatre (2.3 miles)
  • Buile Hill park (0.5 mile)
  • The Trafford Centre (3 miles)
  • Eccles Rugby Football Club (2.9 miles)
  • Manchester Town Centre (3.5 miles)
  • Local shops, Post Office and GP (0.1 miles)

Social activities

If you wish to get involved in community life on scheme, we can also offer:

• Weekly lunch club
• Intergenerational School Project
• Health Improvement Team visits, advice and classes
• Option to use lounges for activities, parties and celebrations
• Support from Community Investment Team to fund new ideas
• Courses and classes such as food hygiene and technology

Applications

All applications are made through Salford’s choice based letting system Homesearch. Visit their website:

• Salford Home Search

For any housing application queries contact us on 0300 123 1966. Our Contact Centre can pass your details to our Scheme Co-Ordinators for a call-back.