Affordable homes available in Derby War Memorial Village

A mix of houses and bungalows are available for people who have been a member of the Armed Forces or Emergency Services, who have a disability and either live in or have a connection to Derbyshire.

The War Memorial Village was constructed in 1949 and is a charity which operates to serve the accommodation needs of disabled veterans of the Armed Forces and Emergency Services, one of only two villages of its kind in the UK.

It was built on 20-acres of land donated by the Town Council, with 45 houses ranging from bungalows to two-storey family homes and flats.

Chair of the trustees of the War Memorial Village, Harvey Jennings, said: ‘The aims of the charity today are to own, operate and maintain the high-grade housing specifically for the benefit of disabled former members of HM Forces, the Emergency Services and others whom the Trustees feel meet the criteria to live in the village.

‘It’s a fantastic place to live and many of our residents stay there for many years and enjoy their time with their neighbours. It really is a close-knit community, but it’s also very close all local amenities, shops of all types, hairdressers, chemist, bakeries and banks – an ideal location. We are sure there will be plenty of interest in these high-quality properties, so please make sure you register as soon as possible through our website.’

Derby Homes assess potential residents housing need by considering how their disability affects their ability to live in their current home and how the War Memorial Village’s accommodation might improve their living conditions.

You can learn more about the village and apply for accommodation here.

In related news, disused properties are being brought back into use by Cornwall Council to provide safe places to stay for people without a permanent home.

Photo supplied by Derby Council