A guide to living in South Yorkshire

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

West street noise is practically non existent from the back of the building and the windows are great and sound proofing. It’s also right next to bars, supermarkets and public transport

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

Ventilation was fixed after the rooms were not venting properly

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

How good the events are. The sense of community from living here

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

Living around Sheffield offers a great balance of city life and nature. The Peak District is right on the doorstep, making it easy to enjoy hiking, cycling, and beautiful countryside views, while the city itself has a friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere. Sheffield is known for its strong sense of community, good universities, lively music and food scenes, and relatively affordable living compared to other UK cities. It’s a place where you can enjoy green spaces, culture, and convenience without the feeling of being overcrowded.

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

Clive from maintenance is reliable, friendly, and always quick to fix issues, making a real difference to everyday living.

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

One thing I wish I knew before I moved in is just how welcoming the community and staff would be, because it really makes the place feel like home from day one.

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We really like the location of Platform in Sheffield. Biggest plus is being only 10 min walk from the train station. Biggest negative is parking. There isn’t anywhere to park which is affordable near by. Expect to pay £100+ a month for parking in city centre somewhere.

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

Super simple to raise an issue and always dealt with quickly and effectively.

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

Parking is difficult. Not easy to find adequate and safe parking.

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

Good shops local, good places to eat and drink. Not much noise at night. Not a lot of green spaces around but I don’t mind

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

I haven’t had any issues at all, so I haven’t needed to contact building management. Everything has run smoothly from the start, and I’ve had no problems that required their help. It’s been a straightforward experience with no concerns so far.

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

Honestly, nothing. All the important information was explained clearly before we moved in, and everything matched what we were told. There haven’t been any surprises, and the whole process felt transparent and easy.

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

Living in this area has been quite convenient, as there are plenty of shops (e.g, the moor) within easy walking distance. Train station is also 10 minutes walk away. The only downside is the traffic noise like the soundproofing isn’t the best, so you can hear cars quite clearly at times. Also the bills can feel a bit high. Aside from that, it’s a nice place to live.

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

I haven’t raised any issues since moving in, but before that they were always very responsive.

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

I wish I had known that the soundproofing isn’t very good, especially with traffic noise