A guide to living in South Yorkshire

Excellent

65.5%

Very Good

22.5%

Average

8.1%

Disappointing

2.6%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in South Yorkshire

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

4.97

(38 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 40 in South Yorkshire

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Soho Yard, S3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2025

4.85

4.85

(32 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 40 in South Yorkshire

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.65

4.65

(55 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 40 in South Yorkshire

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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

Award winner 2025

4.63

4.63

(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 40 in South Yorkshire

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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 40 in South Yorkshire

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Latest Reviews in South Yorkshire

889 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'.

Miss O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Lancaster Gardens, DN11

Jun 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

Incredible opportunity

Miss O (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Lancaster Gardens, DN11

Jun 2026

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

There is hardly any traffic noise however we do have a motorbike and a red car driving on the paths. There is a variety of people living here DWP, pensioners, young families. Amble parking if people choose to be considerate to others. If everyone looks after these houses they will remain beautiful for years. All depends I guess on whether some tenants choose to have pride in where they live x

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

I was alittle disappointed in the lack of second bedroom fitted wardrobe. On rightmove it misled me as the Morseley demonstrated it did have it.

What is the best feature of your home:

I have a beautiful garden and huge windows for light xx


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Megan smith (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Rainsborough Park, WF11

May 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

Home

Megan smith (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Rainsborough Park, WF11

May 2026

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

Great area with lots of easy commute routes. Nice green areas. Very friendly staff with great communication.

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

We have reported a couple of bits such as the shed door not closing and the electric meter door needing repaired which was attended to right away

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

It would’ve been helpful to understand Which WiFi network to go with


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Sara (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Lancaster Gardens, DN11

May 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

Would definitely recommend this development and all involved in getting our home

Sara (Shared Owner)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Lancaster Gardens, DN11

May 2026

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

Everything is convenient and within distance eg road links shops bars etc Very quiet area plenty of parking on the property we chose no problems at all with bin collection etc

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

All the extras that cropped up last minute that wasn’t told about

What is the best feature of your home:

At the moment the view and just a beautiful house i can’t pinpoint it’s all best feature but overall how open and airy it is


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Nicole (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Bluebell Court, S63

May 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

House review

Nicole (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Bluebell Court, S63

May 2026

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

Near my previous home, and family, my son’s school is round the corner. All family and friends are close by. Local pubs and restaurants are friendly and we know local people. They is plenty of shops, barbers etc.

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

No problems yet as just moving in We have been shown everything by shivani and understand how things work

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

No happy with everything and met all requirements really nice home


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Steven (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Rainsborough Park, WF11

May 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

Quick and Easy

Steven (Tenant)

Unverified

Lloyds Living at Rainsborough Park, WF11

May 2026

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

Good location and price of the home was good Family and transport links are local and easy to access

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

Just moved in no issues noted as of yet but been informed of how to report them

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

Everything has been an easy process and moved quickly


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