Percy Bilton Court
Skinners Lane, Sutton Road, Heston, Hounslow TW5 0QE
Percy Bilton Court is a purpose-built sheltered housing scheme for older people in Heston, in the London Borough of Hounslow.
The scheme opened in 1985 following a gift of land and a grant from the Percy Bilton Charity to the Skinners’ Almshouse Charity and a grant and loan from the (then) Housing Corporation. A major redevelopment of the scheme was carried out in 2018. Located directly underneath the Heathrow flight path, windows are triple-glazed, and BAA paid for the entire roof to be replaced during 2010 under their local ‘Vortex Protection Scheme’.
Percy Bilton Court has:
- 38 fully self-contained independent one-bedroom flats
- Each flat has a lounge, bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom (wet room)
- Central heating and community alarm link
- Some flats are accessible for wheelchair users
- Support services during the day
Other Facilities:
- Communal lounge for social activities and meetings
- Resident laundry room
- Guest room with en-suite facilities
- Minibus for weekly shopping trips, outings and excursions
- Garden area with individual plots available for resident use
- On-site Estate Manager (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm)
You are eligible to apply for accommodation if you:
- Are aged 60+
- Are in need of sheltered accommodation
- Find it difficult to fund your accommodation from your own resources.
(The charity operates a ‘cap’ on income and capital assets, which means that individuals with high levels of savings and/or property are less likely to be prioritised. Email us for more information)
- Priority is given to applicants with a local connection.
"The Skinners have been very helpful and listen and look after us well. I feel safe and secure, my flat is nice, and I am happy."
Percy Bilton Resident
Life at Percy Bilton Court
Percy Bilton Court provides convenient and comfortable independent living accommodation for the over 60s, with support from an Estate Manager if required. Flats are suitable for couples or single people and most are either on the ground or first floor. The flats and shared areas surround a courtyard space with attractive gardens.
At Percy Bilton, you are offered the use of the communal facilities, with a wide range of social and wellbeing activities and the opportunity to be part of a community of residents if you wish to. The Estate Manager helps to identify where you may need extra assistance and offers advice to help you to stay independent and healthy.
We aim to support you to remain in your flat for as long as possible, however, should it no longer be possible to meet your housing and support needs at Percy Bilton Court, we will support your move to alternative accommodation more suited to your requirements.
Charges
The monthly charge and some of your service charge is covered by Housing Benefit (if you are eligible). Charges for all flats is payable monthly via Direct Debit, alternative payment methods can be arranged upon request.
How to apply
Please complete the application form and read the accompanying letter below. The London Borough of Hounslow has nomination rights to fill 50% of the properties at Percy Bilton Court, with the remainder being filled by applications made directly to the charity.
Hounslow Help and Advice
Contact
Almshouse Team
020 7213 0576
almshousecharity@skinners.org.uk
