Registered Provider Bedroom Standards

Here you will find the bedroom allocations policies of our main Housing Association partners. You can find the Council's bedroom allocation policy in the Housing Allocation Scheme.

• A2Dominion
• Central & Cecil
• Circle Anglia 
• Family Mosaic 
• Housing for Women 
• L & Q Threshold 
• Notting Hill Housing 
• Octavia Housing & Care
• One Housing Group 
• PCHA (Paddington Churches Housing Association) 
• Peabody 
• Places for People 
• Sanctuary Housing 
• Servite Housing 
• Seymour Housing Co-Op 
• Soho 
• Stadium Housing 
• WECH 

• Women's Pioneer Housing Association

A2Dominion

The main applicant must have a double bedroom even if they are a single parent.

Two same sex children can share a room up to the age of 13 after which time they are entitled to own room.

Two children of the opposite sex can share up to the age of 5 after which time they are entitled to their own room.

Central & Cecil

Central & Cecil only have one-bedroom and studio properties as they are providers of sheltered or supported accommodation.

Bedroom Standards

Bedsit / studio - 1 person only

One bed - single person or couple

Circle Anglia

Single adults can be offered bedsits or one bedroom units

Two adults living as a couple (whether as part of a larger household or not) will be offered one double bedroom unless there is medical evidence to support the need for separate bedrooms.

A single parent or couple with children will be offered one double bedroom plus sufficient bedrooms for the children

Children of the same sex will normally be expected to share except where there is an age gap of 5 years or more and the eldest is over 10, or there is medical evidence to support the need for a separate bedroom

Children of different sexes will be expected to share a bedroom unless the eldest is older than 7 or there is medical evidence to support the need for a separate bedroom

An adult carer, living full time and permanently in the household, caring for the tenant, will be expected to have their own single bedroom

Offers will take into account babies once they are born - not before.

Family Mosaic

• Any offer will assume a maximum occupancy of two people for any bedroom. 
• A pregnancy will not be taken account of. Only when a child is born and a copy of the birth certificate is supplied will the application be amended. 
• Children of the same sex are expected to share a bedroom unless there is an age gap of at least 10 years. 
• Any child reaching the age of 18 will be entitled to their own single room. 
• Children of the opposite sex will be expected to share a bedroom until one child reaches the age of 7. At this point the children will be eligible for separate bedrooms. 
• Other adults accepted as a part of the household will be eligible for their own single bedroom. 
• Children who are not biologically related or not siblings will be assessed in the same way as siblings. 

• Where an additional bedroom is required on the grounds of health, disability or care needs, this will be determined by recommendation from the Medical Advisor.

Housing For Women

Studio

Single person

One bedroom

Single person or couple

Two bedrooms (1 double and 1 single)

Mother and one child

Two bedrooms (2 double rooms)

Mother with one child or two children of the same sex.

Two single adults sharing

Three bedrooms

Mother and three children

Mother and two children of the opposite sex (depending on their ages)

L & Q Threshold

The following minimum household/property size matches will apply:

• Single Person - Studio or one bedroom 
• Couple - One bedroom 
• Single persons not a couple, over 18 years, or couple where medical evidence supports need for separate bedrooms - 2 bedrooms (2-3 persons) 
• Couple/single parent plus 1 child2 bedrooms (3 persons) Couple/single parent plus two children (same sex) - 2 bedrooms (4 persons) 
• Couple/single parent plus 3 children3 bedrooms (5 persons)

Other factors which affect the size of the dwelling or rooms offered are:

• Single parent/couples are eligible for a double bedroom 
• 2 children of the same sex or two children of different sexes under 10 years are eligible for a double bedroom 
• 2 children of opposite sex over 10 years are eligible for a single bedroom each 
• 2 children of the same sex where there is more than 10 years difference in age are eligible for separate bedrooms

Notting Hill Housing

One Bedroom

Single person

Co-habiting, married or civil partner couple or same sex adult siblings wishing to live together 

Pregnant woman (with or without partner) with no other children

Two Bedrooms

Parent(s) and one child

Parent(s) and one girl & one boy both younger than 7 years

Parent(s) with two same sex children with less than 5 years difference in age

Parent(s) with two same sex children with more than 5 years age difference, but both under 10

Three Bedrooms

Parent(s) with one girl and one boy where one is older than 7 years

Parent(s) wiht two same sex children with more than 5 years age difference, where one is over 10

Parent(s) with three children*

Four Bedrooms

Parent(s) with four children*

*maximum number of bedrooms will follow rule for age and sex separation given for families with two children.

Notting Hill Housing will add a bedroom where the medical adviser recommends this is essential.

Octavia Housing & Care

One Person

Bedsit / studio

1 single bedroom

Two People

1 double bedroom 

2 single bedrooms

Three People

3 single bedrooms

Four People

2 double bedrooms

Six People

3 double bedrooms

One Housing Group

Calculating number of bedrooms required

When allocating homes One Housing Group tries to ensure that the size of the property matches the size of the household as far as possible. For this purpose:

• a single person bedroom is at least 6 sq. metres
• a two person bedroom is at least 8.5 sq. metres

One Housing Group policy on calculating the number of bedrooms required is as follows:

• Every single adult to have their own single bedroom, except that a single parent is to have a double bedroom
• Every couple to share a double bedroom
• Two children of the same sex with an age gap of less than 8 years to share a double bedroom

• Two children of different sex, both under 10, to share a double bedroom

PCHA

Bed-sit or 1 bed 1 person

Single person* 

1 bed 2 person

Couples* (no children) 

2 bed 2 person

2 adults (not a couple) 

2 bed 3 person

1 or 2 adults + 1 child 

2 bed 4 person

1 or 2 adults + 2 children 

3 bed 5 person

1 or 2 adults + 3 children 

3 bed 6 person

1 or 2 adults + 4 children 

4 bed 7 person

1 or 2 adults + 5 children 

4 bed 8 person

1 or 2 adults + 6 children 

* Pregnant women will not be offered a bedsit or 1-bedroom property.

Peabody

Bedsit or 1 bed

Single person

1 bedroom / 2 bedspaces

Couple (no children) 

2 bedrooms / 2 bedspaces

2 adults not living together as a couple 

2 bedrooms / 3 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 1 child 

2 bedrooms / 4 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 2 children (where 2 children can share) 

3 bedrooms / 4 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 2 children (where 2 children cannot share) 

3 bedrooms / 5 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 3 children (where 2 children can share) 

4 bedrooms / 5 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 3 children (where 2 cannot share) 

3 bedrooms / 6 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 4 children (where 2 pairs of children can share) 

4 bedrooms / 6 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 4 children (where 1 pair of children can share) 

5 bedrooms / 6 bedspaces

1 or 2 adults and 4 children (where 4 children cannot share) 

Children are not expected to share a bedroom in the following circumstances.

• Children of opposite sex: Where the eldest child is 10 years old or more.

• Children of the same sex: Where there is an age difference between the children sharing of at least 10 years.

Places for People

A single room should only be used by one person

A double room can be used by no more then two people

A separate bedroom is needed for:

• Each couple living together
• A parent in a single parent family
• Each child aged 10 or over who is sharing a bedroom with a child of the opposite sex
• Each single person aged 16 or over

Sanctuary

• Children of the same/opposite sex under the age of 8 will be allocated 1 bedroom to share
• Children of opposite sexes age 8 or over, will be allocated 1 bedroom each
• Children of the same sex age 8 or over, and under the age of 16 will be allocated 1 bedroom to share
• Children of the same sex, with a minimum of 8 years age gap between them, will be allocated 1 bedroom each
• Once a child reaches the age of 16, he or she is classed as an adult and should be allocated a separate bedroom.
• All of the above are restricted to a maximum of 2 children sharing a bedroom
• Parents will have a separate bedroom from their children

Servite

• Single applicant - beds or one bed flat
• Couple - one bed flat
• Children of the same sex will be expected to share a 2 person (double) bedroom until the first child is 16 years of age. However when the age difference between the children of the same sex is more than 5 years, they can be considered for separate bedrooms when the eldest child is 11 years or more.
• Children of the opposite sex will be expected to share a 2 person (double) bedroom until the first child is 10 years of age.

• An adult member of a household (over 16) who is not part of a couple will not be expected to share a bedroom.

Seymour Housing Co-Op

Studio

One adult

One Bedroom

One adult

Two adults

Two Bedrooms

Two adults (not partners)

One adult and 1-2 children

Two adults and 1-2 children

Three Bedrooms

One adult and 2-4 children

Two adults and 1-3 children

Three adults sharing (not partners)

Soho

Bedsit or 1 bedroom / 1 bedspace

Single person 

1 bedroom / 2 bedspaces

Couple (no children) 

2 bedrooms / 2 bedspaces

2 adults (not a couple but sharing) 

2 bedroom / 3 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 1 child (or expecting a child) 

2 bedroom / 4 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 2 children (who can share) 

1-2 adults and 2 children (who cannot share)

3 bedroom / 4 bedspaces

3 adults sharing 

3 bedroom / 5 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 3 children (where two can share) 

4 bedroom / 5 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 3 children (where none of the children cannot share) 

4 bedroom / 6 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 4 children (where one pair can share) 

5 bedroom / 6 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 4 children (where none of the children cannot share) 

Children are not expected to share in the following circumstances:

• Children of the opposite sex: Where the eldest child is 6 years or more.

• Children of the same sex: Where there is an age difference between the sharing children of at least 6 years.

Stadium Housing

• Tenant must have a double bedroom, no matter whether they are single or have a partner
• Couple - double bedroom
• Two children of the same sex where both are under 16 and the gap in ages is not more than 10 years - double bedroom
• Two children of the opposite sex where both are under 10 years - double bedroom
• Single bedroom - any other member of household except babies under 1 year old

• Single person - studio or one bedroom flat

WECH

Bedsit or 1 bedroom / 1 bedspace

Single person 

1 bedroom / 2 bedspaces

Couple (no children) 

2 bedroom / 2 bedspaces

Two adults (not a couple) 

2 bedroom / 3 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 1 child 

2 bedroom / 4 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 2 children 

3 bedroom / 5 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 3 children 

3 bedroom / 6 bedspaces

1-2 adults and 4 children 

*(or 4 bedroom property)

• A bedroom of less than 10sq metres is a one-person room
• * Children of different sexes, where the eldest is over 10 years, will not be expected to share a bedroom

• Children of the same sex are expected to share a room. Where there is an age gap of more than 10 years, WECH will consider the family for the next size of accommodation, if available.

Women's Pioneer

Suitable for single women only.