The James

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The James

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Company

  • Website: thejames.uk

  • No. of developments: 3

  • Development locations: North West England, Yorkshire and the Humber

HomeViews Awards

  • 4 Excellence Awards

  • 4 Design Awards

  • 4 Facilities Awards

  • 4 Location Awards

  • 4 Value Awards

  • 4 Management Awards

Developments by The James

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The James Liverpool, L2

Award winner 2025

4.94

4.94

(136 reviews)

The James Liverpool is a vibrant community located in the heart of the city on James Street. The new development serves as a place for big thinkers and game changers to live, work, and socialise, while they pursue their big and bold goals. The James offers everything necessary for modern living under one roof, including spaces for focus, a quiet five minutes, or conversation with others. All of the fully furnished studios are private and have access to shared communal spaces situated on the first floor, and all on-site amenities. Residents also benefit from a gym, laundry facilities, high speed Internet, an outdoor terrace, and an active social calendar. Live. Work. Play. Your Way.
2nd

Ranked 2nd out of 31 in Liverpool

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The James Sheffield, S1

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 20 in Sheffield

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The James Manchester, M4

Award winner 2025

4.79

4.79

(30 reviews)

Formerly a 19th century shoemaker's warehouse, The James Manchester has been carefully converted to offer luxury apartments, providing residents with generous spaces to recharge mind and body in a prime central location known for being a creative and culture hub. Situated in the lively Manchester's Northern Quarter, renowned for its blend of office spaces, shops, and leisure offerings, the property benefits from its proximity to the bustling business district, a variety of retail shops, and convenient transportation hubs such as train, bus, and tram stations.
4th

Ranked 4th out of 68 in Manchester

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This company is rated 4.92 out of 5.00.
4.92

204 total reviews

This all-time rating combines reviewer scores for Experience, Value, Location, Facilities, Management and Design as well as the age and verification status of each review.

Some reviewers were offered an incentive for an honest review, regardless of rating

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Developments by The James

Experience

5.0

Value

4.8

Location

4.9

Facilities

4.8

Management

5.0

Design

4.9

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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'.

Omar O (Tenant)

Unverified

The James Liverpool, L2

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

WOULD 100% RECOMMEND TO ANYONE LOOKING TO LIVE IN LIVERPOOL CITY CENTRE

Omar O (Tenant)

Unverified

The James Liverpool, L2

May 2026

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

Best place in liverpool value for money. Right next to castle street and only a 12 minute walk to the train station. You've got multiple bars and restaurants and the docks is just down the road 2 mins walk if you're quick. It is not noisy although in the center and everything is organized and all amenities are close by.

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

I can't complain. Always prompt in responding and always been helpful in my experience.

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

Nothing really so far. I'm enjoying my stay. Maybe keep the big screen in the lounge if possible that would be beautiful and during world cup pls!


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kebinuer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

A peaceful home with the most thoughtful management team

kebinuer (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

May 2026

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

Living here has been a very pleasant experience. The local area feels exceptionally safe and quiet, which is exactly what I was looking for. There is a great range of local shops and convenient transport links nearby, making daily life very easy. The street is generally peaceful with minimal traffic noise, and the overall environment provides a real sense of security and comfort.

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

The management team is very responsive and efficient. Whenever I have a minor query or need assistance, they handle it promptly and with a very professional attitude. Their communication is always clear, which makes me feel that any issues I might have will be taken seriously and resolved quickly.

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

I wish I had known how peaceful and quiet the building actually is. It’s hard to judge noise levels during a short viewing, but after living here, I’ve found it to be a perfect environment for relaxing or working from home. I also didn't expect the management to be so attentive—the personal touch they add to every holiday and birthday is something you just don't see in typical apartment developments.

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing to extend your stay with us! We’re so happy to hear that you feel settled, comfortable, and at home here. It means a lot that you joined us for the Easter event, and we’re glad you enjoyed the little touches from the team. Creating a welcoming community is so important to us, so your feedback truly means the world. Thank you again for your recommendation and for being such a valued resident!

Posted by

Ellie Cheetham, Community Assistant

May 2026


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DAYVE (Tenant)

Unverified

The James Sheffield, S1

May 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Ignore the cheesy slogan, it's a lovely place with lovely people.

DAYVE (Tenant)

Unverified

The James Sheffield, S1

May 2026

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

Not fantastic for parking, bit every other imaginable amenity is within walking distance. Some noise from the clubs over the road until 3am most days, but with both windows shut and either a television or some music of your own on, you won't even notice.

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

The only thing that might qualify as an issue was when my door lock was flashing red. I emailed Miri and it was sorted the next day.

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

The hobs are induction hobs and all of my favourite cookware was rendered useless!


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Alina F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Amazing place to live — brilliant team, lovely community and unbeatable location!

Alina F (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Apr 2026

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

The James is in an absolutely amazing location — right in the heart of Liverpool with everything on your doorstep. There's a fantastic range of shops, restaurants and bars all within walking distance, making it super convenient for day-to-day life. Transport links are brilliant too, with easy access to the city centre and beyond. It really is hard to beat as a location!

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

Any time I've raised an issue or had a query, the team have been incredibly quick to respond and always follow through to make sure things are resolved. It's so reassuring to know that the management genuinely cares and takes things seriously — you never feel like you're being ignored or fobbed off. Really sets The James apart from other places!

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

There's not much I'd warn anyone about — it really does live up to expectations!

Manager response

Thank you so much for such a lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that your experience at The James has been such a positive one. Creating a welcoming community and making residents feel at home is exactly what we aim for, so it means a lot to hear that reflected in your stay. Thank you as well for your kind words about the team and community events we’re so glad you’ve enjoyed them. We really appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you at future events!

Posted by

Ellie Cheetham, Community Assistant

May 2026


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Marwan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Apr 2026

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Very nice building

Marwan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

The James Liverpool, L2

Apr 2026

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

The building is In a good location, Near the liverpool one bus stop, The james train station across the street and a 10 minutes walk from Liverpool lime street station

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

Very quick response and Action taken immediately when i raised an issue

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

The only negative Comment i have is in regards to the limited storage space available in the kitchen

Manager response

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really happy to hear that you’re enjoying your experience at The James and that you appreciate the clean, cosy atmosphere and modern design. It’s also great to know the team’s responsiveness has made a positive difference during your stay. We really value your feedback regarding the kitchen storage space and will take this on board. Thank you again for your recommendation, it means a lot to us!

Posted by

Ellie Cheetham, Community Assistant

May 2026


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