Swell Dweller
Guide to Sheffield Student Areas
Bus Routes: 97, 98
Abbeydale Road is one of the main arterial roads out of Sheffield, heading out of the city via London Road this is a long stretch of road running towards Baslow and the Peak District. Famous for its antique shops there are a number of outlets, bars, restaurants and local amenities along this road. The majority of properties are Victorian terraced houses with rear yards rather than gardens. Being on one of the main roads in and out of Sheffield there is good public transport available. A short bus ride heading out of the city takes you to Abbeydale or Millhouses Park.
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[Back to Top]Banner Cross/Greystones
Bus Routes: 81, 82
These areas are at the top end of Ecclesall Road (with Banner Cross being further out than Greystones) and whilst they are not as close as other areas Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus and Sheffield University are within 15/25 minute walk. The vibrant mixture of shops, restaurants and bars on Ecclesall Road are readily accessible with the advantage of rents generally being much lower than further down Ecclesall Road. There is also a supermarket to hand. Ecclesall Road is one of the main arterial roads out of Sheffield and therefore public transport is good and often. The other main attraction is that you are within a 5/10 minute walk of Endcliffe Park. Ideal for those lazy Sunday afternoons.
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[Back to Top]Brocco Bank
Bus Routes: 42, 80
Nestled between Hunters Bar and Broomhill, Brocco Bank is a delightful little suburb offering an ideal location for Sheffield University with everything being just a short walk away. Brocco Bank is an established student locale with the Botanical Gardens on its doorstep. Also within walking distance is the vibrant Ecclesall Road and Endcliffe Park.
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[Back to Top]Broomhall
Bus Routes: 41
This is a busy student area located close to the Sheffield Hallam Collegiate Campus. It is within a stones throw of Ecclesall Road which itself has a vibrant mixture of shops, restaurants and bars. This area is popular with students from both Sheffield University and Sheffield Hallam University due to its proxity to both and a short walk to West Street and the city centre. There are several tree lined streets which gives the area a suburban feel.
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[Back to Top]Broomhill/Crookes
Bus Routes: 52, 120
This area tends to draw students from Sheffield University although some Sheffield Hallam students are enticed by the cheaper prices of booze and eating out. Student housing is a plenty, with Broomhill lying 5 minutes closer to the city centre than Crookes, but both have excellent bus links to the city centre and University. Rents do seem to be cheaper than those on Ecclesall Road, maybe due to the fact that it is situated slightly further out of the city centre. It has many shops and a supermarket, Sheffield University Goodwin sports hall and 5 a side pitches are also close by.
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City Centre
There are many student halls of residence in the city centre, and many 2nd and 3rd year students choose to live in the heart of the city as the night life is on the doorstep. The downside is rents tend to be higher in the city centre. West Street is a popular drinking and eating area in the city centre. Student living couldn’t be more easy as the libraries and pubs/clubs are no more than 10/15 minutes walk from anywhere in the city centre. Sheffield Hallam University has many halls of residence on the train station side of the city; these are uncatered but provide a central base for student life.
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[Back to Top]Crookesmoor
Bus Routes: 94, 95, 123
Turn right at the Springvale Pub at Crookes, travel a mile down the road and you are in Crookesmoor. Ideally situated this area is one of the most popular student locations for Sheffield University as it is literally a 10/15 minute walk to the University “a well trodden route”. The main road going through Crookesmoor is Barber Road, which houses not only the famous Hadfield Pub but also Sheffield’s Premier student letting agents, M3 Lettings. There are many shops, a mini mart and amenities in this area, all easily accessible, as is Crookesmoor Park with its magnificent lake, which you walk past on the way to the University along Crookes Valley Road. Sheffield University Goodwin sports hall and 5 a side pitches are also close by.
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[Back to Top]Ecclesall Road/Hunters Bar/Sharrow Vale
Bus Routes: 81, 82, 83, 88
The 'golden mile' of Sheffield is an ideal location with a good choice of shared houses for students from Sheffield University and Sheffield Hallam University, close to bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops and easy access to the city centre. Ecclesall Road leads out of the city centre and is served by several bus routes. Just behind the main road are the three catered halls of residence for Sheffield Hallam University, clustered around the Collegiate Crescent Campus. Most 2nd and 3rd year students opt to stay in this area for its bustling way of life and its close proximity to the city centre. It is on a central bus route and is within 15 minutes walk of Sheffield Hallam’s City Centre Campus and Psalter Lane Campus, and also the main Sheffield University Campus. Student accommodation makes up the core of the area and houses are not hard to find, whether you choose to live at the top end (Hunters Bar, where rents are generally lower) or the bottom end which is 5 to 10 minutes closer to the city centre. In addition to the variety of bars, pubs, restaurants, cafes and shops there is Tesco supermarket, located in Berkley Precinct and also a 24 hour Spar by Hunters Bar roundabout, with Endcliffe Park just up the road. Opposite Tesco is an entrance to the Botanical Gardens, a favourite with students in the summer, whiling the days away with a BBQ and a 6 pack. Sharrow Vale is an area behind Ecclesall Road running from Hunters Bar to Sharrow. There are several shops, pubs, deli's, and small restaurants situated on Sharrow Vale Road itself, being more of a bohemian area than the more trendy and lively Ecclesall Road.
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[Back to Top]Heeley
Bus Routes: 97, 98, 25
Heeley is located just outside the city centre and has a strong community feel about it. Heeley is home to the Heeley Millennium Park and Heeley City Farm. There is a lot of greenery in this area and typically the accommodation here is terraced housing although some new build flats have been built in recent years offering first rate student accommodation being a stones throw to the city centre via London Road/Queens Road. Ideally situated for Sheffield Hallam University this area offers a quieter location with the benefit of easier parking than other student areas.
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[Back to Top]Highfields
Bus Routes: 25
The main road that runs through Highfields is London Road. Second only to Ecclesall Road this area is a hustle and bustle of busy urban life. Newly developed areas such as The Forge together with traditional terraced houses this area is a great place to live for access to both Colligate Crescent and the City Centre Campuses of Sheffield Hallam University. The number and variety of restaurants, pubs and shops on London Road is extensive. Live in Highfields and you have the benefit of being on the doorstep to the city centre and a short bus ride to the tranquil Abbeydale or Millhouses Park.
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[Back to Top]Lowfields
Bus Routes: 53, 41
Extending to the Sheffield Midland Train Station and Bus Terminal, Lowfields is a short walk to the city centre and the City Centre Campus of Sheffield Hallam University. Being so close to the train, supertram and Sheffield bus interchange, this really is a great area for its commutability. Similar to Highfields, Lowfields has traditional terraced housing but moreover in recent years there has been an influx of new built flats offering first rate accommodation. A recent regeneration of the area has seen the delightful “gateway to the city” scheme which makes the area a good choice for living.
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[Back to Top]Nether Edge
Bus Routes: 22
A 5 minute bus journey to Ecclesall Road and a 10 minute one to the town centre, Nether Edge is situated atop a hill with Sharrow Vale and Ecclesall Road on the one side and Woodseats on the other. Large detached and semi detached houses are the norm in this area, many of which have been converted into good student accommodation offering that suburban feel but within a short distance to the busy places of Ecclesall Road and the city centre. It is within a bike ride of Collegiate Campus and a short bus ride to the City Centre Campus for Sheffield Hallam University. There are a good number of local shops and amenities at the main crossroads in Nether Edge and it’s only a short drive to the main Tesco and Sainsbury’s supermarkets in Millhouses or Waitrose at the bottom of Ecclesall Road.
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[Back to Top]Netherthorpe
Bus Routes: Supertram
Being a 15 minute walk to the city centre and having undergone major improvements in recent years, Netherthorpe is well situated for Sheffield University. The Supertram network is within walking distance and there is a Tesco supermarket located on Montgomery Terrace Road. Predominantly terraced houses there are some new purpose built town houses that are ideal for student accommodation.
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[Back to Top]Norfolk Park
Bus Routes: 41, Supertram
Having undergone a huge re-generation, Norfolk Park is a large sprawling area of traditional semi detached houses and recent new build town houses with one of Sheffield’s finest parks right in the middle of it. Gone are the large tower blocks of yesteryear, replaced with modern spacious town houses and apartments ideal for student accommodation and with Norfolk Park being located just on the fringes of the city centre, access to the centre is a short bike or bus ride. One of the great things about Norfolk Park is that the supertram runs right through it, so you are never far away from a few tram stops into the city centre. There is a down side to this area though – it’s on a large hill! So beware if you decide to walk home from a night out!
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[Back to Top]Sharrow
Bus Routes: 22
Redbrick terraces with 2 or 3 bedrooms line the roads of both Sharrow Vale and Sharrow Lane and with the close proximity to both Collegiate and the City Centre Campuses; make Sharrow a good location for students. Houses typically have rear yards rather than gardens and like most of Sheffield, the area is built on a hill and there are some grander sizeable Victorian houses, which are mostly family homes but some have been divided into flats. Sharrow is a vibrant area between Ecclesall Road to the west to London Road to the east. Being so close to both these areas offers a huge range of local amenities, shops, restaurants, bars, boutiques, services and delis. For the big shop! there is Tesco on Ecclesall Road or Waitrose at the bottom of Ecclesall Road.
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[Back to Top]Walkley
Bus Routes: 94, 95, 123
Walkley, along with neighbouring Crookes and Crookesmoor, is one of Sheffield’s most student-friendly areas. With it being just a bit further out of the city centre than Crookesmoor, Walkley attracts students because of its good value properties where rents are slightly lower to compensate for the distance. The main road running through Walkley is South Road where you will find a good deal of local amenities and shops. It’s sloping streets are generally lined with traditional red brick terraced houses with either 2 or 3 bedrooms, but there are some modern houses with flats and the odd new development are also present. For access to the University of Sheffield and the hospitals, Walkley is a good value location.
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