Himbleton House, Himbleton Road, St John's, Worcester, WR2 6HS - Retirement Village - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

• Two one-bedroom unfurnished first floor apartments • Retirement Village • To apply must be 60+ or 55 + in receipt of PIP/DLA • Apply today!

Platform Housing are delighted to offer two one-bedroom unfurnished first floor apartments in our retirement village Himbleton House in the sought after location of St John's, Worcester.  The apartments are suitable for a couple or single person aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA. 

Himbleton House is a retirement Village with communal facilities Lounge, Dining room, Laundry, Guest facilities, garden and having the reassuring benefit of Non-resident management staff (24 hours a day) and Careline alarm service.

There is a bus stop 500 yards; shop 500 yards; post office 500 yards; town centre 2 miles away.

Please note, applicants for upper-floor apartments must be able to safely use stairs in the event of an emergency.

Images are of a similar property for illustration purposes.

The self-contained apartments briefly comprise of;

• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Bathroom with level access shower, no bath
• One double bedroom
• Heating via a community scheme
• Double glazing
• EPC rating - C
• Council tax band A
• No deposit/fees required

One month’s rent in advance is required £828.64 (our preferred method of payment is Direct Debit) Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note that from the 1st April 2026 there will be a rent/service charge increase.

Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include a £12.20pcm admin charge, £3.60pcm personal alarm charge (optional), £36.79pcm personal heating charge, £12.07pcm personal water charge, support charge £27.98pcm and £0.91pcm site licences charge.

Please note if you are offered the property, the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges at this stage. 

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form.

You will be offered a starter tenancy and if there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.  

If you are a current Private Tenant, Council Tenant or a Housing Association Tenant / (Platform Housing Group Tenant) you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. Contents insurance is the responsibility of the tenant.

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy. 

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com