Overview
About us
At Victoria Road, we offer a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for young people aged 16 to 25 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk. Our aim is to empower people to build confidence, develop life skills, and take meaningful steps towards living independently.
With a welcoming dining room, computers, Wi-Fi and a games room with a pool table and darts board, we’re set up with everything that young people need and want to feel at home. We provide a modern environment, which is more than just a place to stay, it’s a place to grow, connect, and build a brighter future.
Accommodation
Location
Within walking distance of local shops, leisure facilities, public transport links, and colleges.
Accommodation type
10 fully furnished en-suite rooms, two emergency bedrooms and a one-bedroom move-on apartment.
Communal areas
Cosy snug for films and gaming, modern kitchen, dining room, fully equipped gym and games room.
Safety and security
Staff on-site 24 hours a day, CCTV and a secure door access system.
Technology
Free Wi-Fi in communal areas. We can provide assistive technology for additional safety and reassurance, which can be purchased at additional cost.
Rental agreement type
All bedrooms and the self-contained apartment are let on a licence agreement.
Support
Get to know us
Discover how our supported accommodation helps young people build brighter futures in a safe, welcoming environment.
Your home
From the moment you arrive, we’ll help you settle in and make your room feel personal, here’s what to expect.
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a place at Victoria Road, applicants must:
- Be aged 16 to 25
- Require support to live independently
- Be homeless or at risk of homelessness and/or
- Be a looked-after child, an unaccompanied asylum seeker or a care-leaver
How do I apply?
For Professionals:
If you wish to refer a young person for supported accommodation, please send an email to request a referral form.
For Young People:
If you would like to be considered for supported accommodation, please contact your allocated Social Worker or Personal Advisor. If you are in urgent need of accommodation due to homelessness, please reach out to the Housing Advice Team at the Civic Centre by calling 01429 806834.
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 01429 271 217 during office hours.