Wren House, Stafford
Riverway
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16
United Kingdom
Wren House is our new address in the centre of Stafford.
Affordable rent takes the worry out of budgeting.
Choose one or two bedrooms. Decorated and carpeted throughout, ready for you to make your next move.
Talk to us if you receive housing benefit or want to find out if you are eligible for help with your rent.
Where is Wren House?
Wren House is on the corner of Riverway and Lammascote Road, in the heart of Stafford. The development is close to all the facilities of the town centre, which also offers excellent public transport links. Stafford Leisure Centre, with its swimming pool, fitness studio, gym and beauty salon is within easy walking distance of Wren House, as is a large supermarket.
What kind of accommodation is available in Wren House?
Wren House provides 80 one and two-bedroomed apartments, for affordable rent. The building is fully accessible for older people and those with mobility needs.
Am I eligible to live in Wren House?
The apartments at Wren House will be offered for affordable rent. Affordable rent is at least 20% below market rent and is for people whose current housing does not meet their needs. It is available to those with local connections to the borough and who cannot afford to access commercially rented housing.
Wren House is a development for people aged 55+ but you do not need to be retired to be eligible to live there. Applications are also encouraged from working people looking for a convenient, secure and affordable home.
Applicants should:
- be aged 55 or over
- be UK resident
- have a local connection to Stafford
- have no breaches of any current tenancies
- earn less than £60k per annum and/or have savings under £30k
- have less than £30k equity in your current property if you are an owner-occupier
Transfer applicants must have been in their current home for at least 12 months and have received a satisfactory property inspection.
All applicants will be subject to a Housing Needs Assessment to help us fully understand your current housing circumstances.
What will it cost to live in Wren House?
The weekly rent for a one-bedroomed apartment is £149.07 and for a two-bedroomed apartment it is £169.00. Rent is charged over 48 weeks.
What is affordable rent?
Affordable rents are set at a level at or below 80% of market rents in the area.
This kind of tenancy can make it easier to budget because your rent covers many of the costs which are sometimes included in additional service charges.
At Wren House, part of your rent pays for a retirement living officer to be on site Monday to Friday and to carry out the essential checks that keep you and your building safe. It covers 24-hour telecare support as well as a caretaker service maintaining the communal areas and grounds. Your rent also supports the cost of our engagement and volunteer team, who can help you to arrange activities and events.
Will Wren House be suitable for me if I have support needs?
Care Plus is an award-winning part of Housing Plus Group offering housing management, wellbeing and support services, at-home care and 24:7 telecare response. Whatever your needs, now and in the future, Care Plus will be there to help you live your best life.
How can I find out more?
Click here to email us for more information, to arrange a viewing and to start your application.
How can I apply to rent an apartment in Wren House?
Click here to email us for more information, to arrange a viewing and to start your application.
