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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

4.97

(22 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

4.84

4.84

(17 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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Iron Yard, S1

By Centrick - Built for Renters

4.83

4.83

(10 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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 20 in Sheffield

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.67

4.67

(27 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!
4th

Ranked 4th out of 20 in Sheffield

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Brook Place, S11

By Grainger

Award winner 2024

4.37

4.37

(79 reviews)

Close to the city centre and located in the bustling Ecclesall Road area of Sheffield, Brook Place offers a new way of hassle-free living. Stylishly designed apartments with free Wi-Fi, lounge, gym and so much more. Our pet friendly building means there’s home for furry friends too! We have a selection of 1 & 2 bedroom homes to rent with a variety of lay-out options.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 20 in Sheffield

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John (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
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Martin is a star! ⭐

John (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

Central location, Very close to the Universities, shops, and city centre. There is some noise, but mainly coming from the ring road at the back.

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

As noted, Martin the building manager has been absolutely fantastic and is helping in every way possible to make the renting experience as good as possible.

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

Noise coming from the Premier Inn parking when hotel customers press the buzzer to get in. This beeping sound is constant, loud, and gets echoed and amplified, which can become particularly annoying and distracting especially during night times. The other thing is knowing how badly insulated the building is - especially the state of the windows.


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Neil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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5
5
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5

Fantastic experience renting here for over a year

Neil (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

Location of the property is ideal, easy 5 min walk to city centre, 20 mins for M1, The Moor is 2 mins walk,

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

Yes very attentive and always willing to go the extra mile

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

Nothing I can comment on, I did my research and everything has been as advertised


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Grey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Living in Iron Yard as an early occupant

Grey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

Close to the Moor, which has many stores and markets. There is a bus stop nearby as well, so overall the apartment is very convenient,

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

I think they tried their best, but sometimes, surprisingly, the lift failed many times.

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

I don't comment because before I moved in, I had asked a lot of questions.


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Emily James (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

5
5
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5

Amazing!

Emily James (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

It is within walking distance of all amenities, with 3 supermarkets within a 2 minute walk, the city centre on your door step. Great transport links - 2 minutes from bus stops, 10 minute walk to the train station and onsite parking. Bin store for all bins so you never have to worry. No traffic noise

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

Straight away every time, great communication and flexibility

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

That there were better value flats in the building than the one we were staying in


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Tracey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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5
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This is my 1st apartment living situation and I feel looked after here

Tracey (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Iron Yard, S1

Jul 2025

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

Ironyard is very central to all your needs regarding shops restaurants food shopping , extremely convenient for transport links ,train station, uber, buses etc. Parking isn't an issue as ironyard can accommodate this for a really good add on price to your rent, its extremely secure with a fob in system. Traffic noise can be heard during the day but is not a disturbance.

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

Responsive And Quick to manage any issues, not been anything major the 12 months I've been here.

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

Very cold in winter months , the wall heaters are not strong enough or big enough to give out adequate heating. Buying an oil heater will sort that. But you'll definitely need fans for summer months . 😁


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