A guide to living in South Yorkshire

Excellent

65.5%

Very Good

22.2%

Average

8.4%

Disappointing

2.6%

Very poor

1.3%

Best places to live in South Yorkshire

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The James Sheffield, S1

By The James

Award winner 2025

4.97

(43 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.

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Ranked 1st out of 41 in South Yorkshire

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Soho Yard, S3

By urbanbubble, Legal & General

Award winner 2025

4.85

(36 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.

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Ranked 2nd out of 41 in South Yorkshire

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Kangaroo Works, S1

By ila

Award winner 2025

4.64

(38 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.

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Ranked 3rd out of 41 in South Yorkshire

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PLATFORM_ in Sheffield, S1

By PLATFORM_

Award winner 2024

4.6

4.60

(56 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!

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Ranked 4th out of 41 in South Yorkshire

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Eyewitness, S3

By Ollo

4.7

4.70

(7 reviews)

Eyewitness, developed by Capital & Centric, is a residential community located within the city's Devonshire Quarter. The development comprises 97 design-led homes, including one, two, and three-bedroom apartments, duplexes, and townhouses spread across three buildings: the Grade II listed Eyewitness Works and Ceylon Works, both former cutlery factories, and the newly constructed Brunswick building. Each residence features modern interiors with Scandi-designed HAY furniture, expansive dual-aspect windows, and high-quality Bosch appliances. Residents have access to amenities such as three landscaped courtyards, a residents' lounge, co-working spaces, a mini-cinema, a private dining room, and secure bike storage. The pet-friendly community is situated less than a five-minute walk from Sheffield city centre, offering easy access to independent bars, eateries, and shops. Flexible contracts starting from six months are available, with no deposit required.

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Ranked 5th out of 41 in South Yorkshire

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R Lahooti (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Brook place Grainger

R Lahooti (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Brook Place, S11

Sept 2026

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

This is my home away from home , the best place to stay for professionals . The team is so supportive . It’s very safe and clean.

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

They always come across and resolve the issues. There’s a handy man who visits every week and mostly is able to solve the issues

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

It’s very well placed. Close to Ecclesal road , and hospital.

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Chloe (Tenant)

Unverified

Brook Place, S11

Sept 2026

This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.

So many good things to talk about

Chloe (Tenant)

Unverified

Brook Place, S11

Sept 2026

The things I like most about Brook Place are the location, the facilities and the team. As mentioned above, the local area has everything you could possibly need. In terms of facilities within the building itself, I couldn’t ask for much more! The gym, co working space, parcel area and bins are all parts I use regularly, and the rooftop terrace is gorgeous in the sun! The view across the city is beautiful. Finally, the team are really great. Friendly and approachable, but more importantly very quick to reply via email if I need help - and any questions or problems are solved quickly! There are a few odd design features I want to stress: 1. The outside lighting and window combination. There are permanent lights on in the stairwell and out of the terrace that means, when paired with the thin and flimsy window blinds, the apartment is NEVER dark. I am very sensitive to light when I am trying to sleep so this has made it very difficult and I’ve had to invest in blackout blinds and eye masks. The windows also come into play when it’s hot… the flat turns into an oven, with very little air ventilation and it can take days to cool down. It has been a struggle over summer! 2. The value for money. I do enjoy living here; but it is disproportionately expensive for the city and the sqm apartment space. My flat is very very small - and paying £1250 in Sheffield is pretty insane.

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

I love the local area - it’s such a short walk to everything you could need, including multiple supermarkets, restaurants and gyms. The town centre is a short walk away, and even the train station is within about five minutes in a taxi! Super convenient.

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

Very well! Immediately via email and then if required, further next steps.

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

The lights outside at night! Honestly if I’d have known the flat would never be dark, I wouldn’t have moved in.

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Georgia W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Bluebell Court, S63

Sept 2026

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

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Promising new house

Georgia W (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Lloyds Living at Bluebell Court, S63

Sept 2026

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

There’s a wide range of businesses on the local high street a 5 minute walk away, there are good transport links to the main town centres. Unsure of traffic noise and anti-social behaviour as we have only just moved

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

We haven’t raised any problems or issues so far due to only just moving

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

The fact that you can’t paint for the first 2 years- as a family with 2 young children who are prone to making accidental marks etc on walls it would have been ideal to know this beforehand

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James J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Sept 2026

This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.

Amazing Place to Live with Great People

James J (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Sheffield, S1

Sept 2026

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

Absolutely amazing place to stay, very clean and a big community vibe, everyone is super friendly including all of the staff. Prime location right in the city centre next to all shops and transport links you could want

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

Responded to all issues extremely quickly whenever there was a problem

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

How amazing Nicole and Kyla are, and the rest of the staff at the James including Miri and Clive

Manager response

Hi James, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful 5-star review! It’s fantastic to hear that you’ve enjoyed your time at The James and that you’ve found the building, location and community such a great place to live. We’re especially pleased to hear your lovely comments about the team. We know how much they care about our residents and the community here, so we’ll make sure your feedback is shared with them. It’s also great to know that whenever you’ve needed our help, the team has been able to respond quickly and get things resolved for you. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being part of The James community. We’ve really appreciated having you with us! Best wishes, Miri

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Miri Greaves, General Manager

Sept 2026

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John s (Tenant)

Unverified

Brook Place, S11

Aug 2026

This is rated 1.00 out of 5.00.

Sadly gone downhill

John s (Tenant)

Unverified

Brook Place, S11

Aug 2026

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

Near Ecclesall road. Close to city centre too. Lovely for walking and other things aswell such qs cafes

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

Yes there has alwaus been people available to fix issues.

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

The rooms get dirty easy with dust being blown over.

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