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23.7

Average

8.8

Disappointing

2.9

Very poor

1.4

Best places to live in South Yorkshire

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Award Winner 2025

The James Sheffield, S1

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.97

4.97

(24 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 39 in South Yorkshire

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Soho Yard, S3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.86

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.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 39 in South Yorkshire

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Iron Yard, S1

By Centrick - Built for Renters

4.62

4.62

(17 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 39 in South Yorkshire

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.51

4.51

(31 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 39 in South Yorkshire

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Hillside, S65

By Wise Living

4.51

4.51

(7 reviews)

Hillside is a collection of new, high-quality rental homes located in Rotherham, S65, close to the town center and various transport routes. It offers a selection of schools within a 3-mile radius and is well-situated for shopping, with local stores and Parkgate Shopping Park nearby. The area also provides leisure opportunities with local sports facilities and natural attractions within a short drive. The development aims to provide a perfect home with quality living standards and is conveniently connected to Sheffield and Leeds via local rail services
5th

Ranked 5th out of 39 in South Yorkshire

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Steph (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Oct 2025

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Platform living

Steph (Tenant)

Verified Resident

PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

Oct 2025

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

Very central area, mostly quiet, can hardly hear the road. Good parking available too and close to rail station and transport links. Sometimes noisy with emergency service vehicles but only if the window is open.

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

Yes they’ve responded instantly and any issues are always resolved quickly.

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

I can’t think of anything as I felt I got all the info I needed when I was shown around prior to moving


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JM (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

The layout of the estate is fine

JM (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

The area has lots of local amenities only a short drive away. I would say that if you did not drive you may struggle with local transport links close by, but there is bus stops in walking distance. The area is quiet but there has been a rise in ASB with the park in the last 6 months with children shouting and swearing and dropping litter, this doesn’t cause an issue if you are not directly over looking the park but I am aware some local residents are getting upset by this and the police have been involved.

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

I have found the master bedroom with the en suite is very small once you get you bed inside. There is plenty of storage but not a lot of space to navigate.

What is the best feature of your home:

The layout of the living room is spacious and big, I like that there’s a downstairs toilet as well.


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Lewis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

A place our family finally felt at home

Lewis (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

Great transport links to motorways, local cities and towns with a great range of shops and local amenities. The estate is quiet with good park and very little anti social behaviour

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

Just how good the local amenities are and where to go to get a great bite to eat

What is the best feature of your home:

That we have moved in not six months and it feels like we’ve formed a deep rooted home that we have lived in for years.


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Andy H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Comfortable Family Living with Great Design and Community Feel

Andy H (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

Living on this street is a real pleasure — it’s a friendly, well-connected area with plenty to offer. There’s a great range of local shops within walking distance, giving the neighbourhood a lively yet relaxed feel. The nearby park is beautifully maintained, perfect for walks, picnics, or just unwinding outdoors. The area feels safe and welcoming, with minimal noise or anti-social behaviour. It’s a lovely, community-oriented place to live.

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

That there was a fishing lake 5mins walk away to take kids. The bin situation isnt great but Im coming up with a solution to have them hidden

What is the best feature of your home:

Integrated garage, onsuite , integrated wardrobes and a nice size garden to make your own

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Ryan P (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

S73 5 Stars

Ryan P (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Netherwood Bank, S73

Oct 2025

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

Great location with good connections to the motorway, local stores and shopping areas and school. Immediate road connection is a busy road however, this can be manageable.

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

A timetable of when the road on the development would’ve been completed by would have been ideal as it’s been a long while however, this has been the only slow progression on the development as a whole.

What is the best feature of your home:

The storage that is built into the house and the utility room.


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