THAME AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

What THAME AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED does

Thame and District Housing Association Limited is a non-profit housing association founded in 1964 and headquartered in Thame, England. The organisation operates supported housing schemes primarily for older people across five properties in the local area: Pearce Court (57 units), Playford Court (12 units), Croft Court (8 units), Anstey Court (24 units), and Summersbee Court (14 leasehold units). Its portfolio totals 116 units, comprising 101 rental sheltered, 14 leasehold, and 1 general needs property.

The association runs a small dedicated team of five employees delivering property management, maintenance, and resident services across its portfolio. Recent capital investments include the development of five low-carbon flats equipped with solar panels, heat pumps, and EV charging points (2019–2024) and the refurbishment of Croft Court in 2022. The technology footprint is operational rather than digital — telecare systems and on-site sustainability infrastructure represent the principal technical layers; no AI/ML capability is evidenced.

Revenue derives from three streams: weekly social rents set at roughly half private market rates, service charges to residents, and one-time leasehold sales on properties such as Summersbee Court. The organisation holds exempt charity status, is registered with Homes England (also as an Internal Investment Partner), and is a member of the National Housing Federation. Nominated-property partnerships with South Oxfordshire District Council and Buckinghamshire Council act as its primary allocation channels, and resident satisfaction is reported at 97% against a national benchmark of 77%.

Name

THAME AND DISTRICT HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Legal name

Thame & District Housing Association Ltd

Website

https://tdha.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Thame and District Housing Association Limited is a non-profit housing association founded in 1964 that operates 116 supported housing units across five schemes in and around Thame, England, primarily serving older residents through social rented and leasehold tenancies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Housing / Sheltered Housing

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Rental and Leasing Services (532), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Active Adult (55+) Independent Living Communities (HLADAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Affordable/Subsidized Independent Living (HUD/LIHTC) Communities (HLADAAAB)

Keywords

• Social housing
• Sheltered housing
• Older persons housing
• Housing association
• Affordable rental housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Thame

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Social Housing Rental Income: Rental revenue is generated from 101 rental sheltered housing units and 1 general needs property, with rents set at Social Rent levels (approximately half the cost of private rental market rates). Accommodation consists primarily of one and two-bedroom rented flats. Rents are fully eligible for Housing Benefit and Universal Credit where residents are eligible. Additional service charges cover gardening, heating, common area maintenance and cleaning.
2. Leasehold Property Management: 14 leasehold sheltered housing units at Summersbee Court are sold through local estate agents on the open market, with the Association retaining management responsibilities. This provides a one-time sale revenue stream and ongoing service charge income.
3. Service Charges: Residents pay service charges covering communal area maintenance and cleaning, gardening, centralized heating and hot water, and other shared facilities and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Thame and District Housing Association provides sheltered and supported housing for older people (typically aged 60+) across five housing schemes in Thame and surrounding districts. The association manages 116 units (101 rental, 14 leasehold, 1 general needs) and operates as a non-profit Registered Society and exempt charity, reinvesting rental income into property maintenance and resident services.

Product overview

Thame and District Housing Association provides supported social housing for older people, operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core product portfolio consists of five distinct housing schemes: Pearce Court (57 rental flats, the largest scheme and headquarters), Summersbee Court (14 leasehold flats), Playford Court (12 flats), Croft Court (8 refurbished studio flats), and Anstey Court (24 flats in Buckinghamshire). All schemes offer supported housing with telecare, scheme managers providing wellbeing checks, centralized heating, and communal facilities. Additionally, five new low-carbon homes incorporating solar panels, ground source heat pumps, and EV charging points were built adjacent to Pearce Court. The total portfolio comprises 116 units: 101 rental sheltered housing units, 14 leasehold sheltered units, and one general needs property.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pearce Court Sheltered housing scheme providing independent living accommodation with on-site support for older residents within the Thame and District portfolio.
• Summersbee Court Sheltered housing scheme offering independent living with support for older residents in the Thame and District area.
• Playford Court Sheltered housing scheme offering independent living with support for older residents in the Thame and District area.
• Croft Court Sheltered housing scheme offering independent living with support for older residents in the Thame and District area.
• Anstey Court Sheltered housing scheme offering independent living with support for older residents in the Thame and District area.
• Five new low-carbon homes New-build low-carbon housing units added to the association's portfolio, providing energy-efficient accommodation for older residents in the Thame area; final two units opened in 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of residents are satisfied with the housing service, compared to a national average of 77%.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• South Oxfordshire District CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll Thame-based rental properties are allocated exclusively through South Oxfordshire District Council's housing options team. The council manages the application and allocation process for prospective tenants, with applicants required to register on the council's housing register to be considered for available properties.
• Buckinghamshire CouncilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnstey Court properties in Waddesdon are allocated exclusively through Buckinghamshire Council's housing options team (Bucks Home Choice). The council manages the application and allocation process for these properties, with applicants required to register with Buckinghamshire Council.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thame-and-district-housing-association-limited

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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