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

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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

(36 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

4.85

4.85

(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

4.64

4.64

(52 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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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

Award winner 2025

4.62

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.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Iron Yard, S1

By Centrick - Built for Renters

Award winner 2025

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.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 20 in Sheffield

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512 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'.

Omar S (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 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 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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

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


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Bihan Dai (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

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.


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Sarah (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Feb 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

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.


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Del N. (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Feb 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

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!

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Emily Wardle, Resident Experience Manager

Feb 2026


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