Accommodation in general

Ok.. I have to say, I am spending my first year at Uni of Sheffield living in self catered flats - Broad Lane Court to be precise - and I am struggling to pick fault with them. Granted, they are not at the height of luxury, but i think if you are living in halls you have to expect quite basic living conditions. However, although the walls and stuff may seem a little sparse at first, its nothing a few posters and photos won't sort out. The rooms are mostly identical, fairly spacious, 6 rooms in each flat, one of which is slightly larger and en suite. You will have to pay more for the privilege though, and it really isn't worth it to be honest. My flatmate who ...  Read the complete review

Wanna live in Sheffield? Well heres a quick rundown of Crookesmoor. (the number after each subtitle is the rating out of five I give each thing. ie 'Bars (5)' would mean i give the bars there 5 out of five) ====CROOKESMOOR==== Distance from Student Union (4) - About 5-10 minutes depending on which end of Crookesmoor you live on Shops (4)- A Late shop, Laundrette, Offlicence, few Newsagents, couple of second hand furniture shops, phone shop, chippy, curry/balti houses, cafe, petrol station and a Bookies. Cash machines (2)- One in the Petrol station but your charged to use it. Theres a free one at the bottom of Crookesmoor just ...  Read the complete review

Halls is definitely the place to spend your first year at university, the year you spend in halls is different to anything else. You make so many friends because you're thrown together in this new environment, everyone is in the same boat and so everyone is as scared as everyone else. It's probably the first time you've been living away from your parents and so it's gonna be very daunting, you are actually gonna have to look after yourself for a change. Halls eases you into the independance thing, with main meals being provided so you only have to fend for yourself at lunchtimes. Everyone complains about the food, and yeah it's not great, ...  Read the complete review

After your first year in halls, you're ready for somewhere a bit different, perhaps a bit cheaper. But where should you live, how much should you pay, when should you start looking? In general there are three main areas that students live in, Broomhill, Crookes and Hunter's Bar. All of these locations are about a twenty minute walk away from the university. Hunter's Bar is where I spent the majority of my undergraduate years, and I found it a great place to live. There's a few good pubs, which aren't quite as busy as those that are in Broomhill. There are supermarkets nearby - particularly a Tesco's and a Somerfield. The hills aren't ...  Read the complete review

Are there any decent and affordable areas to live in ? Are there any flats/houses which are within short walking distance to my department ? Are there shops which provide basic necessities within reach ? These are the questions that haunt students who are looking for private accommodation. But fortunately here in Sheffield, there is only an answer for all these questions... And it’s a big YES. West Street : Tremendously convenient for engineering and business schools students. With Sainsbury’s, Safeway and The Moor (an area with lots of High Street shops) just a stone throw away, shopping (especially for food if you intend to cook yourself) is dead ...  Read the complete review