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Butler Court was opened in July 1991. Its renovation from a former garage block (which featured in architectural journals) was seen as an innovative idea, addressing the needs of the borough for improving the recruitment and retention of staff, particularly teachers.

Accommodation in London can be expensive, especially for young, single people. Butler Court offers teachers an affordable way to live in London, and is ideally located with excellent road and underground links to schools throughout the borough.

Butler Court has a Resident Manager who lives on the ground floor. The manager's office is located by the main entrance and is staffed from 7am - 12pm and 4.30pm - 6.30pm.

The main door has a security entry system increasing the safety and security of residents. Keys for new residents can be collected between 7am - 11.30am Monday to Saturday and between 4.30pm - 6.30pm Monday to Friday only.

Each resident is allocated a pigeon hole where mail, messages, and other items may be collected. There is a communal telephone for residents use.

Housekeepers clean and service all communal areas, although residents are responsible for cleaning up after themselves in the kitchen and keeping their own rooms clean.

Butler Court provides 52 single (including a room adapted for the disabled) and 2 double bedrooms - all fully furnished and tastefully decorated. A smoke alarm, television aerial socket (each room requires its own television licence) and spot lamps also come as standard.

There are plenty of bathrooms and toilets situated around the building; these are regularly cleaned and serviced. The rooms vary in size, ranging from 15 to over 25 square metres. Rent is dependent upon the size of the room and is inclusive of heating and lighting. Residents must provide their own bed linens and towels.

Each room also enjoys the benefit of an audio door entry system for added security. Residents are responsible for obtaining contents insurance.

Butler Court has 2 comfortable and spacious lounges, both with DVD players and large screen televisions where residents may relax and socialise.

It has 4 large kitchens which are well equipped and are fully fitted with electric cookers/grills, microwave ovens, and dining tables and chairs. There is ample freezer and fridge space.

Residents must provide their own crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils. A large supermarket is a 5 minute walk away. The laundry offers excellent value for money. Coin operated washers and dryers are provided for use by residents. It is also equipped with ironing boards.

On the ground floor there is a fitness and games room. It includes a large multi-gym facility, table tennis table, dart board, pool table and exercise mats. There is also a major sports centre near the accommodation.

Rooms are let to teachers new to Barking and Dagenham. Priority is always given to Newly Qualified Teachers. Limited accommodation may be available at other times in the year. A small returnable deposit is required and rent is then collected from salary in arrears each month.

Usually residents stay for a year, with the possibility of an extension if required. A list of rules exists for the benefit and safety of residents and this should be read carefully before accepting a room at Butler Court.

For availability of rooms, please contact Butler Court:

How to get to Butler court by:

Bus: Becontree Heath bus terminal is a 2 minute walk away. The Number 5 bus takes you directly to Barking Town Centre via Longbridge Road. The Number 128 takes you directly to Ilford town centre.

Tube: The nearest London Underground station is Dagenham East (District Line), which is a short journey away by bus (Number 103 from or to Dagenham Civic Centre which is opposite Butler Court).