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Gell Street, S3

133.92
26th

Ranked 26th out of 39 in South Yorkshire

By Placefirst

3.92

3.92

Facilities

  • Bike storage

  • Onsite maintenance

  • Parcel storage

  • Parking

  • Resident events

  • Student friendly

Awards

  • Location Award: 2024

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13 total reviews

This development is rated 3.92 out of 5.00.
3.92

13 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

Experience

3.8

Value

3.9

Location

4.7

Facilities

3.6

Management

3.8

Design

3.6

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Varun Uppal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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

5
5
This is rated 5.00 out of 5.00.
5

Modern amenities, urban location and sophisticated style.

Varun Uppal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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

The residential area is close to everything that you can think of making it ideally located. City center with a range of pubs, bars, restaurants ,University and the hospital are within walking distance. Tram and bus stops are less than a minute away.

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

Yes, it's all through online portal where you can log in issues and they get sorted

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

Overall a good property, I don't think there is more someone can ask.

Manager response

Hi Varun, Thank you for your great review! It's fantastic to hear that you are happy with your home and the location. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything, as we’re always happy to help. Take care,

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Holly, Team Placefirst

Jan 2025


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David C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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

4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Vibrant and Friendly Community in the Heart of Sheffield

David C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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

Living on Gell Street is great if you love being in the heart of the city. The location is ideal—I can walk to shops, restaurants, and bars in minutes. There’s always something happening nearby, whether it’s grabbing a coffee, meeting friends for food, or just enjoying Devonshire Green. That little park is a lifesaver when you need some fresh air or a quiet spot. Transport is super convenient, with buses and trams close by, but I barely need them because everything’s so central. The street itself is a mix of old and new. The buildings have loads of character, which I love, but the area can get noisy at times, especially at night when the bars nearby are busy. It’s part of the charm of living in a lively area, but it might not be for everyone. Bin collections are pretty reliable, and the council does a decent job keeping the area tidy. Occasionally, you’ll spot a bit of litter or hear some late-night commotion, but I’ve never felt unsafe here.

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

Whenever there’s been a problem, whether it’s a maintenance issue or a request for repairs, the management team has been quick to acknowledge it and often resolves the issue within a reasonable time frame.

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

Guidelines about setting up utilities. Water, electricity and wifi.

Manager response

Hi David, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I am pleased to hear that you are happy with your Placefirst home and that you would recommend Placefirst. Thank you for your feedback regarding modernisation - I have passed this on to the wider team. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything; we’re always happy to help. All the best,

Posted by

Holly, Team Placefirst

Jan 2025


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

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Kuganathan Padmanathan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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4
4
This is rated 4.00 out of 5.00.
4

Conveniently located and well-managed property

Kuganathan Padmanathan (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Dec 2024

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

Location is ideal, with access to the University of Sheffield, shops and restaurants on West Street and Division street, Springfield Primary School, and Gell Street Park.

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

They have generally handled maintenance requests well; I had the roof repaired once and bathroom issues sorted.

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

A lot of natural light comes into the top floors; however, there are more stairs to climb.

Manager response

Hi Kuganathan, Thank you for taking the time to leave Placefirst a review. It is great to hear that you are happy with your Placefirst home and you like the location. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything; we’re always happy to help. Take care,

Posted by

Holly, Team Placefirst

Jan 2025


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

HomeViews

Tom C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Feb 2024

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

3
3
This is rated 3.00 out of 5.00.
3

Flats get very cold in the winter

Tom C (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Feb 2024

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

Central location for shops, bars etc but can get noisy and dirty due to city centre, quieter than West Street itself

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

Issues are resolved eventually though can take a while

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

Parking outside can be expensive on weekends especially Saturday

Manager response

Hi Tom, Thank you for taking the time to provide your detailed feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about our central location and the convenience it offers for shops, bars, and other amenities. We understand that this comes with some noise and other challenges, which we continually strive to manage. We’re sorry to hear about the issues you’ve experienced, particularly with soundproofing, water pressure, and heating during the colder months. We recognise that these are significant concerns. We are committed to addressing these problems; therefore, we have brought this to the attention of our wider team. We apologise for any inconvenience you’ve faced and appreciate your patience. Best regards, Holly

Posted by

Holly, Team Placefirst

May 2024

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Varun Uppal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Feb 2024

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 good property to live.

Varun Uppal (Tenant)

Verified Resident

Gell Street, S3

Feb 2024

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

Right on city center so all facilities are within walking distance. This includes transportation, supermarket and other shops.

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

Yes through website response is there and property manager also.

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

There was nothing I missed in my viewing so everything fine.

Manager response

Hi Varun, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you're pleased with your home, and we'll be sure to pass your comments on to Mohammad.

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Holly, Team Placefirst

May 2024


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Gell Street, S3

26th

Ranked 26th out of 39 in South Yorkshire

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