
A guide to living in Sheffield
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4.7
Disappointing
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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
4.97
(29 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 20 in Sheffield

Soho Yard, S3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.86
(19 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Sheffield

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2024
4.58
(46 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Sheffield

Iron Yard, S1
By Centrick - Built for Renters
4.58
(24 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

Kangaroo Works, S1
By ila
4.46
(25 reviews)
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
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.
Vicky M (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Samantha (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Jake C (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
Nov 2025
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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!!
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Mohammed F (Tenant)
Verified Resident
PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
Nov 2025
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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