
A guide to living in Sheffield
Excellent
72.7%
Very Good
20.5%
Average
4.5%
Disappointing
1.6%
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
4.97
(36 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 20 in Sheffield

Soho Yard, S3
By Legal & General, urbanbubble
Award winner 2025
4.85
(19 reviews)
Ranked 2nd out of 20 in Sheffield

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1
By PLATFORM_
Award winner 2024
4.64
(52 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Sheffield

Kangaroo Works, S1
By ila
Award winner 2025
4.62
(37 reviews)
Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

Iron Yard, S1
By Centrick - Built for Renters
Award winner 2025
4.58
(24 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'.
Omar S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kangaroo Works, S1
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
K S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kangaroo Works, S1
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Great place with great location
K S (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kangaroo Works, S1
Feb 2026
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
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Bihan Dai (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Sheffield, S1
Feb 2026
Great community atmosphere and excellent management
Bihan Dai (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Sheffield, S1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The local area is very convenient and well connected. There are plenty of supermarkets, cafes, restaurants and small shops within walking distance, which makes daily life easy and comfortable. Being in the city centre means transport links are excellent and everything is easily accessible. Despite the central location, the street generally feels safe and manageable. There can occasionally be some city noise at busier times, but overall it is a practical and enjoyable area to live in.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management team has always been very responsive and professional. Whenever I raised a maintenance issue, they acknowledged it quickly and arranged repairs without unnecessary delays. Communication was clear and efficient, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free. I genuinely felt that any concerns were taken seriously and handled responsibly.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known earlier how easy it is to build connections within the building. The management team regularly organises social events for residents, which makes it very easy to meet new people and get to know your neighbours. The community atmosphere is genuinely friendly and welcoming. Many residents are respectful and considerate, which creates a positive living environment. The events are well organised and often include complimentary bakery treats, which is a lovely touch and encourages interaction.
Sarah (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Sheffield, S1
Feb 2026
A Great Place
Sarah (Tenant)
Verified Resident
The James Sheffield, S1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Sheffield is a great place to live. It's a walkable city, with a youthful university presence, and the hospitality of the people is unmatched.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They are are extremely responsive and always easy to reach.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
If I had known how at home I would feel here, I would have skipped other viewings.
Del N. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kangaroo Works, S1
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
Convenience in the heart of Sheffield
Del N. (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Kangaroo Works, S1
Feb 2026
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Kangaroo Works is in a very central part of the city center. There is a bus stop right opposite the building so it’s convenient to catch a bus anywhere, the train station is a 5-7 minute walk which is also convenient. There is a parking space also close to the building, a new large one is also being built. There is a Tesco downstairs also which makes grocery buying very quick and easy!
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Intentional about fixing concerns and future proofing to ensure it does not happen again.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had known there were specific sections of the building for students so I could have a wifi configuration that fits tech settings.
Manager response
Hi Del, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5 star review! We’re so pleased you’re enjoying the social spaces that we have to offer and our central location - with fantastic transport links and Tesco right downstairs. Thank you again for your kind words about the team and for recommending us - it means a lot!
Posted by
Emily Wardle, Resident Experience Manager
Feb 2026
Reviewer was offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating
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