A guide to living in Sheffield

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Average

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Disappointing

1.6%

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Best places to live in Sheffield

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The James Sheffield, S1

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.97

(37 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.

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Ranked 1st out of 20 in Sheffield

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.64

(53 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!

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Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Sheffield

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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

Award winner 2025

4.62

(37 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.

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Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Sheffield

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Iron Yard, S1

By Centrick - Built for Renters

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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.

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Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Soho Yard, S3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

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.

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Ranked 5th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Richard F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

The joy of city centre living at platform

Richard F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Apr 2026

Brookpiont platform is a great place for me to live. The apartment is well laid out and I have incredible views over the city. The buildings common areas are well designed and is like a high end hotel. All the staff are excellent, friendly and professional. Issues are dealt with quickly. The social events are well organised and offer a great opportunity to meet your neighbours and create a community.

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

Platform is located in a great location within sheffield city centre. We have a brook running alongside which is a great connection to nature. Sheffield market, entertainment, bars, shopping and cafes, restaurants are literally on your door step. Parking isnt great but the transport links are close by. I had a bike stolen from the bike storage area which is unfortunate. However living here does feel safe.

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

The management team have been great in dealing with any issues or problems raised. Always friendly and on hand. Great team

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

Parking is an issue as it can be expensive. Go for a apartment higher up the building to get great views. There is some noise at night from surrounding music venues but they quiet down after 11pm. It is a city so to be expected

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Anton & Cerise (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Apr 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

An amazing experience.

Anton & Cerise (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Apr 2026

I have loved every minute since moving into the James last year. The building has a great sense of community and allowed our transition to be effortless. The facilities within the building are top class. With a state of the art gym, peaceful work lounge and cosy social lounge that accommodates all your needs. We have never lived outside of Manchester prior to this but we can officially say that this experience has confirmed the love we have for Sheffield. I would also like to emphasise how grateful me and my partner are to all the staff in the building. The staff and other residents made me and my partner feel so welcome and we are extremely thankful for this. Miri, Nicole, Clive and Lee have been nothing but amazing since the day we arrived. They have spared no effort to ensure our time at the James lived up to its expectations and I can honestly say they surpassed it by a mile. It truly feels like home and it’s a place we’ll always look back on fondly. It has definitely become a core memory for us. Once again, thank you for your hospitality and everything you have done to make our time at the James GREAT!

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

Great locations right in the heart of Sheffield City centre. With shops close by for your everyday essentials and a great mix of bars, clubs and restaurants to enjoy and make the most of the city. Easy access to transport links all around Sheffield and for those who drive, a car park is located a stone throw away. Couldn’t have picked a better location.

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

Although next to none, any problem we had was addressed immediately and did not cause any issues.

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

All my questions were answered when I viewed the property and it definitely lived up to its expectations.

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Brooke A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Mar 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Don’t move here.

Brooke A (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Mar 2026

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

Living on this street is awful, the traffic is constant, there are no traffic lights or crossings so the road is impossible to cross. There are accidents all the time on the road in front of the building. No one can ever get here as the address is useless, most of our post never makes it.

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

They lied to me about many things including sending out emails and having conversations with people about noise. They make you run around doing all the work then when you give them evidence, that they asked for then, they say they cannot do anything with it. Absolutely useless.

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

I wish I had known how awful it was to live here and how useless the team would be dealing with ANY issues presented. Many tenants have complained about various issues and have all been met with the same deal with it yourself responses.

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Omar S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

Great and has more potential

Omar S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 2026

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

Since it is in the city center. Kangaroo Works has alot of offerings to choose from. From cafes such 200 to resturants with the popular Rudy's pizza

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

I do not issue any complaints unless i need mantinance. And for the most part they always respond

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

As a a student, i wish that i knew that most of people living here are families. While it is good and they are friendly. I wanted to meet other students

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K S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Great place with great location

K S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 2026

This is my third year living here which is a testament to how great of a place I found this to be, I have found staff to be very friendly and helpful, always addressing my queries if I ever needed them. Special shoutout to Leona who is always friendly and always goes the extra mile to help residents. The facilities are really good here as well, it is pretty nice to have a coworking space and a gym just downstairs.

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

The location is more than great, everything I need is within 5-10 minutes away, and the train station is 15 minutes away. There are mutliple public parking spots around the area and tram connections 3 minutes away.

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

I had a problem with the dishwasher and the maintenance team got it fixed for me.

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

When I moved in 3 years ago I did not know they had a gym as it was still not ready at the time

Manager response

Hi KS, we’re delighted to hear that you’ve chosen to stay with us for a third year that truly means a lot to our team. We’re also very pleased to hear your kind words about our team. Leona will be especially happy to receive your shoutout, feedback like yours is greatly appreciated. It’s also great to know our maintenance team was able to resolve your request promptly. Thank you again for being a valued member of the community!

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Emily, Resident Experience Manager

Mar 2026

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