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Best places to live in Sheffield

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HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.

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The James Sheffield, S1

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.97

4.97

(29 reviews)

The James Sheffield is the perfect place for great people, offering a home and lifestyle that supports their ambition — a living experience designed for go-getters to live, work, and thrive. Located within a short walk to Sheffield's best academic, retail, and leisure districts, our brand-new and pet-friendly community combines modern design with thoughtful amenities, creating the ideal environment for driven individuals to achieve their goals and enjoy a balanced lifestyle. Studios are complemented by state-of-the-art amenities including a podcast studio, private dining room and dedicated work lounge. Our community calendar, curated by our dedicated on-site team, is packed with events to allow our residents to socialise, collaborate and grow.
1st

Ranked 1st out of 20 in Sheffield

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Soho Yard, S3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.86

4.86

(19 reviews)

Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments to rent in Sheffield city centre, with options including balconies, city views and open plan living. Soho Yard is a community where shared spaces such as lounges, fitness centre, and rooftop terraces become gathering spots for neighbours to connect.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Sheffield

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.58

4.58

(46 reviews)

PLATFORM_ has arrived in Sheffield to reimagine the rental experience. Discover a home with co-working spaces, a games room, gym, three roof terraces, a calendar of social activities, and access to the private dining room, all included in your rent. Book your tour today!
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Sheffield

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Iron Yard, S1

By Centrick - Built for Renters

4.58

4.58

(24 reviews)

Located in the heart of the city centre, Iron Yard offers a peaceful haven for those wanting to live a cosmopolitan lifestyle whilst still having a place to relax and unwind. Comprised of 95 one and two bedroom apartments, the community also has an on-site residents’ fitness suite, private event space, co-working hub and residents lounge. With ample secure, private parking and CCTV Iron Yard is a safe, serene and prime place to live, work and play. Landscaped gardens provide ample outdoor space for residents to enjoy, with several local parks and green spaces also within walking distance.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

4.46

4.46

(25 reviews)

Kangaroo Works is a community of new build 1, 2 and 3 bed apartments. Located in the heart of Sheffield city centre living. Experience thoughtfully designed amenities with reception and concierge services, spaces for co-working, communal roof top and courtyard gardens.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Reviews marked with a green tick show tenants whose residency we have been able to verify. Those that could not be verified are marked 'unverified'.

Jody (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

We love The James Sheffield

Jody (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

It’s really local and easy to get around. The noise from West Street can be excessive sometimes, including the trams!

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have been quickly reactive and really go out of their way.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

How sound proof the rooms are, it’s really quite quiet in the building.


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Vicky M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A very safe and peaceful place to live.

Vicky M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There are many local shops and bars near by. City centre and Moor market is less than 5 minutes away which is very convenient.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

They have been very respinsive. They normally respond and resolve the issue on the same day and the guy is super sweet.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Nothing much. We had viewed all the aminities before hand and were pretty satisfied with it mainly the location.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Samantha (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Classy, tranquil and amazing staff

Samantha (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

There is a wide range of local shops bars and restaurants as it is only a short walk to the city centre. However this means that there isn’t any open spaces near by. The transport links are amazing. It is a ten minute walk to the train station and there are many bus stops and routes only 2 minutes away. The main problem is parking availability. There is nowhere for guests to park and I know parking for residents is limited and subject to availability. Also, living near a major road and roundabout means there is lots of traffic noise and living near the fire station mean lots of sirens.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

Building management have responded quickly and any issues have been fixed within a day.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known how noisy the area is and that parking is not guaranteed for residents or guests.


Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Jake C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

4
4
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4

Modern, connected and chilled.

Jake C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

Close enough to city centre without getting too much through traffic or noise. Was very pleasantly surprised upon moving in that there was little to no noise pollution from neighbouring establishments, bars and even Bramall Lane. Highly connected area public transport wide and myriad street food options and gig venues alike. 5 minute walk to Aldi, Tesco Express or Morrisons Daily also make it a very conveniently placed development.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

The maintenance team have been very responsive and have handled our queries in a timely and professional manner. Get on very well with the fella who comes round to periodically fix our washing machine!

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

I wish I had known more about local independent businesses in the area, however this has been a fun adventure in itself!!


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Mohammed F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The best building to live in Sheffield

Mohammed F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Nov 2025

Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:

The area is super accessible to both buses and trains. I use the train a lot for work so it's super convenient. The groceries to the moor is so close with a range of different shops like Sainsbury's Aldi and local stores. I love that it's a happening area and that the west street is so near and the movies are so close too.

How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:

I've had very few problems which speaks to how well they have maintained the apartment. The very few times we've had problems they have been so quick to respond and the issue has been resolved within 5-10 hours of raising the complaint.

Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:

Should've read how much the rent raises after the first year. Not that it's bad but just my fault I didn't read.


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