Crossgates

Service provider

Landlord                     North Tyneside Council                                 

Care Provider             EveryDay Care & Support (Age UK North Tyneside)

Building

Crossgates first opened in July 2017.  It has two storeys, with two large lifts and four staircases.  From the entranceway there is a lobby and reception area, from which the principle communal facilities are visible.  Within the reception area there is a main office, communal toilets and hair / therapy room. 

The main lounge is a flexible space; it can be subdivided to create smaller spaces for different activities; it has access to a kitchen so that people can make a cup of tea etc.  There is a separate residents’ lounge with access to the garden; and a quiet lounge on the first floor overlooking the garden.

A buggy and cycle store have internal and external access. Laundry facilities are available.  No pets are allowed.  Smoking is prohibited in all communal areas.

Crossgates has outdoor areas to the North and West of the building.  To the North, there is a garden terrace and courtyard garden.  To the West, there is a garden that includes residents’ space for gardening activities.

Car parking

11 car parking spaces available.  With ambulance/drop-off point.

Public transport

Nearest Metro station            Howdon

Nearest bus stop                   Addington Drive (160 metres from building)

Nearest train station              Newcastle Upon Tyne

Local bus services from Addington Drive include:  40 - Every 30 mins. Tyne Met College, Howden, Rosehill, Wallsend; 11 - every 10 mins Tyne Met College, Hadrian Lodge, Wallsend; 58 - every 20 mins Battle Hill, Newcastle, Gateshead, Whitehills, Heworth; 335 - every 30 mins Cobalt Business Park; 335 - every 30 mins Tyne Met, Battle Hill, Benton Asda, DSS Tyneview Park; 391 - 1 x a day Tyne Met College, North Shields; 391 - 1 x a day Tyne Met College, DSS Longbenton, DSS Tyneview Park; N58 - every 60 mins [Sun] Tyne Met, Newcastle, Gateshead, Heworth.

Roads: The A19 is a few hundred yards away and intersects with the A1058 Coast Road just over 1 mile away.

Accomodation

Crossgates has 47 apartments: 14 two bedroom, 31 one bedroom and 2 Rehabilitation apartments.  Each apartment has:

• Bay windows to all living rooms - juliet balconies to upper floor apartments and french doors leading onto individual patios to ground floor apartments/bungalows
• Open plan kitchen leading off the lounge providing a modern layout with some natural light, whilst allowing for ease of access between rooms
• Storage (exceeding 2 m³) including a generous storage cupboard
• Low windowsills so that people can see outside when sitting down

Cafe, resturant and meal options

There is no café in the building and there are no meal options as part of the tenancy.

Additional support and costs

A hairdresser visits the building each week but is not available every day.  A therapy room is available for health professions, chiropodists etc.

Activities

Lots of activities are available throughout the week including coffee mornings, chatterbox, Bingo, Lunch club once per fortnight, Tenants Activity Group Sessions, Armchair Aerobics, Fish and chips Friday’s, Sing along sessions, Special occasion parties e.g., Christmas, Halloween

Tenancy related costs 2025/26

Note:

• Prices vary throughout the scheme therefore it is advised queries are made directly with the landlord
• If you are eligible to receive Housing Benefit then the cost you pay may be a lot lower.
• Care costs are separate to the tenancy costs
• Rental information provided is accurate at April 2025

Information accurate at April 2025