Dr William Spurstowe House was completed in 1966. It replaced the Spurstowe Almshouses in Sylvester Path, which had become cramped and needed much repair.

The 3-storey building contained 16 apartments and provided accommodation for both men and women.

In 2012 the block was rebuilt on a larger scale at a cost of £3,871,000, of which the Homes and Communities Agency had contributed £2,190,000.

The former residents began to move in from 8th June 2012. Those resident at Bishop Wood's Almshouses were also transferred to the new building.

Current status