Overview
About us
Withipoll Street provides female only accommodation with support for 10 single women aged 16 to 24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
The supported housing services provides a safe and stable environment for females who may have experienced domestic abuse, relationship breakdowns or exploitation.
- Staff on-site during office hours
- Short-term supported housing for up to two years
- Communal lounge, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and garden
Accommodation
Location
Within walking distance of Ipswich town centre, with easy access to shops, leisure facilities, colleges and public transport links.
Accommodation type
Two self-contained flats, each with a bedroom, lounge/diner, kitchen and bathroom, and eight single-occupancy bedrooms. All flats and bedrooms are fully-furnished.
Communal areas
A lounge, kitchen, bathrooms, laundry room and garden. Please note that Withipoll Street may not be suitable for those who have difficulty with mobility.
Safety and security
Staff office on-site, CCTV and a secure door access system help to ensure residents’ safety and security.
Technology
Free Wi-Fi in communal areas. We can provide assistive technology for extra safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rental agreement type
All flats and bedrooms are let on excluded licence agreement.
Care and support
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a place at Withipoll Street, applicants must:
- Be a single female
- Be aged 16 to 24
- Be homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Be in need of support and would benefit from accessing a female-only environment.
How do I apply?
To apply, please complete Suffolk County Council’s application for housing-related support. All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted
If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01473 233 799 during office hours.