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Best places to live in Yorkshire and the Humber

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The James Sheffield, S1

By The James

4.98

4.98

(20 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 99 in Yorkshire and the Humber

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New York Square, LS2

By Moda Living

Award winner 2024

4.87

4.87

(217 reviews)

£1,146-£2,720 pcm

Studios, 1, 2, 3 beds

Welcome to Moda, New York Square. A collection of 515 pet friendly apartments, designed to form an exciting next generation neighbourhood in Leeds’ cultural district. A community rich with amenities, from co-working and meeting spaces to a media room, private dining and a roof terraces with panoramic views of Leeds City Centre and beyond.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 99 in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Soho Yard, S3

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

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.
3rd

Ranked 3rd out of 99 in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

By Legal & General, urbanbubble

Award winner 2024

4.81

4.81

(302 reviews)

£970-£1,975 pcm

1, 2, 3 beds

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works brings a happier and easier way to rent to this amazing city. Studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom boutique apartments and a whole range of exceptional amenities including a state-of-the-art gym, work from home space, private dining/lounge rooms and meeting spaces. This is a dynamic new community just 4 minutes’ walk from the station – and you’re invited to be part of it.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 99 in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Altitude at Phoenix, LS9

By Allsop Letting and Management

4.81

4.81

(43 reviews)

£1,000-£1,300 pcm

1, 2 beds

Altitude at Phoenix, located in Leeds is a development managed by Allsop. Tucked within the dynamic pulse of the city, every detail, from the spacious layouts to the carefully selected finishes, reflects a commitment to creating a home that supports your lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing in your apartment or exploring the nearby neighbourhood, you'll feel connected to a community that puts your needs first.
5th

Ranked 5th out of 99 in Yorkshire and the Humber

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Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mercer West & Madison East, LS2

Jun 2025

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3/5. Homeless man sleeping in corridor, animal urine staining carpets. Good location and good gym. Team leave something to be desired.

Anonymous (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mercer West & Madison East, LS2

Jun 2025

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

Good location. The building is close to restaurants, bars, transport links and a post office. The only thing to bear in mind is that there is a large homeless population in the area, they are mostly harmless but I’ve seen them having fistfights, buying/selling drugs, and setting fires just down the street.

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

Responses are slow and I usually get the impression that management doesn’t like to accept responsibility. Have made this review anonymous as I have raised concerns before and been dismissed.

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

- location is super convenient but lots of homeless and drug activity - roof terrace is unfurnished - apartments aesthetically appealing and comfortable - maintenance is slow and animal urine in the corridors - the team are friendly but certain team members seem to cross boundaries with residents

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Yiting zhou (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Jun 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

Amazing City Centre Living

Yiting zhou (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Kangaroo Works, S1

Jun 2025

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

The local shops are great as the location is in the middle of the city Centre. There isn’t anything bad about my experience so far.

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

They have fixed any maintenance quickly and when I’m not in.

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

How good the location is and local amenities on the doorstep.

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Olivia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Altitude at Phoenix, LS9

Jun 2025

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

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Living at The Altitude at Phoenix

Olivia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Altitude at Phoenix, LS9

Jun 2025

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

Whilst the building does not have any shops/restaurants/bars in the immediate vicinity, there is a local convenience store a 5-minute walk away and the building is situated a 15-minute walk to the city centre with the Leeds city bus station nearby. What’s originally grooming to the building? Was the fact that it has secure underground parking which is quite rare in the city centre the facilities of the building are great. It has its own gym and lounge/ social area and bookable meeting rooms. The building is situated near the ambulance station so you can regularly hear ambulance sirens which can be loud, particularly if you’ve got the window open However, when the windows are shut, they really block the noise out.

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

Yes, upon moving in I noticed some very minor snagging issues. I noted them on the portal and they were fixed appropriately and efficiently.

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

Given that the building is new, applying for things like council tax and electricity/water accounts is a little tricky given they use different postcodes. for example I use one postcode for council tax and another for utility bills, so it’s just something to be mindful of. Also the size of the apartments are much larger than other ones available in the area. They have large windows both in the bedrooms and in the kitchen so plenty of natural lights in the flat, along with a lovely view looking over the city.

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Christian Plascencia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jun 2025

5
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Nice place to live

Christian Plascencia (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Mustard Wharf at Tower Works, LS1

Jun 2025

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

This place is absolutely gorgeous. We spent an awesome term, and the staff are really friendly. Thanks to everone, in particular to Laura and Bailey, they both were really helpful and patient.

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

quickly, and really helpful. All the management team were really helpful and patient. Thanks to everyone. Particularly Thanks to Laura and Bailey who make every process really soft and quick.

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

Everything is perfect, we would definitely love to live here again. We may come back again later.

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Katy M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jun 2025

5
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Great place to live

Katy M (Tenant)

Verified Resident

New York Square, LS2

Jun 2025

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

Super central which is good but living by the college isn’t great as often noise and skateboarders nearly running you over 😅 but in general good and very close to the bus station too!

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

Very responsive to issues about noise complaints, or problems with neighbours, also 24hr concierge means he’ll can be offered immediately

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

I wish I had taken more advantage of the amenities sooner, as they are great and really put this development a level above just a regular apartment block :-)

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Manager response

Hi Katy Thanks for your great review & for mentioning the lovely Shari. We are sad to see you leave us but happy that you enjoyed your time here. Louise

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Louise Benatmane, General Manager

Jun 2025


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