A guide to living in Sheffield

Excellent

74.8%

Very Good

18.6%

Average

4.4%

Disappointing

1.5%

Very poor

0.8%

Best places to live in Sheffield

How is ranking calculated?

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

4.94

4.94

(52 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 21 in Sheffield

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Soho Yard, S3

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award winner 2025

4.86

4.86

(38 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 21 in Sheffield

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The Tilt Works, S3

By Grainger

4.84

4.84

(19 reviews)

The Tilt Works is our second development in Sheffield, ideally located close to the vibrant and highly sought after Kelham Island. Offering a collection of stylish studios, one and two bedroom apartments, it combines contemporary living with thoughtfully designed spaces to relax, work and socialise. Residents can enjoy a range of fantastic amenities, including beautifully designed communal social spaces, co-working facilities and a fully equipped gym, creating the perfect balance between comfort, convenience and community. With Sheffield’s independent cafés, restaurants, bars and cultural hotspots nearby, The Tilt Works offers an exciting place to call home, whether you’re looking to enjoy city living, connect with like minded residents or make the most of everything the neighbourhood has to offer.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 21 in Sheffield

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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

Award winner 2025

4.7

4.70

(56 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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 21 in Sheffield

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.6

4.60

(58 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!
5th

Ranked 5th out of 21 in Sheffield

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Latest Reviews in Sheffield

614 total reviews

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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'.

Yuri (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Nov 2026

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Efficient reception team + pleasant place to live

Yuri (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Nov 2026

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

Close to the waitrose, botanical gardens, Nuffield centre, Ecclesal road. It feels like in the city centre but just outside so not that busy.

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

They have always solved my issues. Recently they changed my mattress which is the highlight of this season

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

Allowing pets is not common in every building. I’m very used to having pets around now, but when I first arrived, I assumed it was like that everywhere.


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serena (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

A very good experience

serena (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

This is a great area, close to the tram line, and at a walking distance from Kehlam and the city center. Next to Tesco and other big supermarkets like Aldi and Home and Bargains. Not so good on green spaces, but there are Ponderosa and Philadelphia gardens nearby. It has always felt safe, although the neighborhood can be a bit chaotic in fireworks times

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

generally, they always sent someone promptly when I need it. There are issues with the boilers that sometimes affect hot water supply. The main issue for me is not having a direct point of contact for the development. I would like to have someone I can refer to who know the place

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

how bills are organised - managed by Ginger Energy, and on a share of the development rather than based on consumption


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Meljo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Good stay

Meljo (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

Good location for living with a kid and easy access to public transport and shopping centers as we got tesco aldi home bargains nearby

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

Yes they have responded timely and arranged necessary things timely basis without much delay and easily approachable and happy till now and looking forward to . And recommend to public for f Good stay

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

Nothing much. It's good place to live and happy to be here for last 1.3 years


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India (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

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India (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

Lovely area with really nice amenities and views in the area. The building is beautiful with a victorian facade. Living on the side by Tesco however means the noise can be quite loud from local pedestrians and shoppers.

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

Normally quite quick for any structural damage and issues.

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

The windows are quite thin and make rooms quite cold


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Jam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Great place for graduates

Jam (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Heritage Park, S6

Nov 2026

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

It’s a great place to live in terms of access to Kelham which is full of great shops, cafes and bars. Theres on site parking which is a huge plus although it does cost £20 a month. The main downside is that it is quite noisy, especially at night.

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

The management haven’t responded well to our mail box being broken. It has been broken since we moved in. They have however responded very well to other issues that arise such as leaks, showers breaking and paint issues. All in all they’re very quick to get back to us

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

I really wish I’d known the mail box was broken as this has caused some issues. They had other flats for rent at the time that we could have considered instead


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