Buying next to sheltered accommodation

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A house we like backs onto a sheltered accommodation block. We're not bothered by this because after doing a bit of research it's sheltered housing for elderly, so unlikely to be a major cause of antisocial behaviour! Also it looks well maintained, if a little dated. BUT do you think when we come to sell other people will be put off? Would you view a house in that location? Or do you think some people will think sheltered accommodation = halfway house for people on remand / drug addicts etc and instantly discount? Am I worrying about nothing?

You're definitely worrying about nothing. They will be lovely neighbours!

Ha! I'm not worried they won't be lovely. I'm absolutely fine with living there. Just worried that other people in future might see the words "sheltered accommodation" and be put off without any further research

Are you kidding? I would see it as a bonus. No loud parties, no kids screaming on a trampoline at 7am. Neighbours who are around most of the time - great for security.

I wouldn’t worry at all about this

I live a few doors up from a drug and alcohol service centre

there’s needle exchange and methadone prescribing going on

never once had any issues!!

there’s more problems from a church that uses a space across the road with the noise levels!!

Yeah this is the sort of thinking I mean really. I wonder how many others share this view?
FWIW it's built and maintained by a charitable foundation (think farmers pension society although not that) and the local council in joint partnership so wouldn't be transferring use unless it was sold i suppose but people may still be worried about it.

"Delinquents" FFS.

I've lived next to, and worked in, housing for everyone from men leaving prison to people with learning disabilities. Delightful neighbours, all. The worst have been in perfectly boring, 'normal' blocks of flats with common-or-garden noisy dickheads.

The older/elderly population is only going to increase so can't see why this would happen.

Wouldn't bother me in the slightest.

Would not see this as a problem for resale at all

I also lived a few doors down from a methodone prescribing service a few years ago and never once had a problem. There was always a line of people outside in the morning but they were always polite and no trouble. But I was renting then so wasn't bothered about resale. I don't think I'd buy somewhere similar not for my own worries, but because I'd be concerned that other people might worry and it could affect resale.
But this is elderly anyway, not drugs, so not the same.

I would consider it as near as possible to be guaranteed no wild late night parties. Having until fairly recently had a very noisy party boy neighbour that would be a definite bonus!

Absolutely wouldn't put me off. I'd associate 'sheltered' housing as being for the elderly and "supported' living as being for younger people with additional needs, for example mum & baby units or people with disabilities who need help to live independently. None of which would bother me either.

I think you are worrying unnecessarily. When you go to sell one day, the EA can just explain to possible buyers what it is. It's also highly unlikely to be changed to house young 'delinquents'! If the charity who run it focus on supporting the elderly they are hardly going to suddenly switch to a totally different demographic.