South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is a county in the north of England, situated midway between the cities of Manchester and Leeds. It has an area of 1,653 square miles (4,295 km2) and a population of 1.1 million people. The region was heavily industrialised during the 18th century but contains some beautiful countryside too, giving it an excellent combination of urban and rural areas for prospective homebuyers.

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Best places to live in South Yorkshire

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Where is South Yorkshire?

A ceremonial and metropolitan county in England, South Yorkshire is bordered by the counties of West Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. It was created in 1974 following a split from its northern neighbour, West Yorkshire.

Areas in South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is divided into 28 districts, each with its own distinct identity, that are gathered together into the four larger metropolitan boroughs of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.

Sheffield

Sheffield is the largest city in South Yorkshire with a population of over half a million and offers a wealth of amenities to its residents. Buyers looking at properties in Sheffield will find everything from apartments to large detached homes available. 

Renowned for its steel industry as well as being one of the greenest cities in Europe, thanks to its many parks and woodlands. The city centre is home to lively nightlife and an array of shops, while its outskirts boast some of the country’s most

Doncaster

Doncaster is the second-largest city in South Yorkshire and is home to Doncaster Racecourse, as well as a number of other attractions including museums and theatres. Homebuyers looking at Doncaster will find a range of properties available, from terraced houses to apartments and detached homes.

The University of Sheffield

Rotherham

Rotherham is the third-largest city in South Yorkshire and offers buyers a variety of housing options, including period properties, cottages and new-builds. Rotherham also boasts excellent transport links, making it an ideal base for commuters working in nearby cities such as Sheffield and Leeds.

Barnsley

Barnsley is South Yorkshire’s largest town and has a population of around 89,000. Prospective home buyers looking at Barnsley will find a wide range of property types available, from apartments to detached homes. The town also has a number of cultural attractions, including theatres and museums such as the Hepworth Gallery.

South Yorkshire Universities

South Yorkshire is home to a number of universities, including the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University. These institutions offer a range of courses across a variety of subject areas, making South Yorkshire an ideal location for students looking to study in the UK.

The University of Sheffield – The University of Sheffield is a world-renowned institution, ranked in the top 100 universities globally. The university offers a wide range of courses across faculties such as arts and humanities, engineering, sciences, and social sciences.

Sheffield Hallam University – Sheffield Hallam University is the largest university in Sheffield, and the fourth largest in the UK. The university offers a range of courses across faculties such as business, law, health, and social sciences.

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Barnsley College – Barnsley College offers a wide range of technical, professional, commercial and academic courses to students from across South Yorkshire. The university also has campuses located throughout the region including at Doncaster, Rotherham and Wakefield.

Top schools in South Yorkshire

Prospective home buyers looking at primary or secondary education in South Yorkshire will find that the area has a number of top-performing state and independent schools. There are a number of excellent schools located throughout South Yorkshire, catering to pupils from nursery age through to the sixth form.

Some of the best-known schools in the area include Ecclesfield School and Silverdale School in Sheffield, the King James School in Barnsley and The Mount School in York. The majority of schools in South Yorkshire are state-funded, although there is a good selection of independent schools available.

Population of South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire is home to around two million people, making it one of the most populous regions in England. This makes it a great place to live if you’re looking for plenty of things to do and places to go.

 

Reviews in South Yorkshire

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Avoid – much more modern places.

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Review Date Aug 2024

It is close to town is the only perk and dogs being allowed to live here is a good perk, they provide rubbish drops so don’t need to take bins out.

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There is no gym or cinema room here, or study room. no such additional services exsist. It is pet friendly but the apartments are not built for pets – cream carpets, white walls and impossible to clean. The customer service is extremely poor and unsatisfactory, the place needs a full refurbishment with a new lettings management in order to compete with more modern complexes now.

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The fire alarm goes off all the time and there is never an explanation why. There is a lack of safety in the building with tenants being blamed for tailgating and being asked to check people’s fobs when this is the agents responsibility.

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They are only interested in having the upperhand, they are notorious to tenants for providing a poor service and think they make the rules. Many tenants have left and are leaving.

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High recommend Citra

Review Date Aug 2024

Brand new area, hidden away, right next to the country park which is great. I wish there were more public transport links connecting us to wombwell train station or Barnsley city centre. Theres shops within 3 min driving distance.

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Great houses. Minimal issues and different designs to choose from. I was pleased to see different buying options that cater to different people and their circumstances. Citra have been great. Very professional. Prompt responses via email. Would highly recommend. Shout out to Joseph and Daniel for all the help thus far.

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The park should not have been in the design. It’s not managed by anyone it’s causing issues.

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The size of the rooms and the garden is great and the layout is exactly what I wanted.

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Great facilities and convenient area – but some notable downsides to the building design that can impact quality of life

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Review Date Aug 2024

Positives:
Ecclesall Road is just a few minutes walk away so good amount of cafes, restaurants, ALDI and Waitrose etc within walking distance. There’s a GP ten minutes walk away too.
Good bus access – also few minutes walk away – and will get you into city centre and some areas of the peaks.

Negatives:
Non-reserved parking appears to be difficult, but we don’t have a car so this is only based on our guests reports rather than a daily issue we deal with. There is also onsite parking.
Quite a lot of noise from streets, but that’s expected considering the area. Only notice it when need windows open during the night.

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Positives:
On-site staff are all brilliant and professional, so 5/5 for them. They definitely do everything that they can to support residents.
Whilst the hot apartments are a huge negative in summer (see below), it is lovely in winter and means you don’t need to put your heating on.
Facilities are fantastic – coworking space, rooftop lounge, a pet terrace and 24/7 gym are very luxurious. Social events are frequently run and they also provide free food & drinks, which is lovely.

Negatives:
Seems there’s quite frequently staffing issues but that hasn’t personally impacted me (although bear in mind some days you may need to make accommodations to collect parcels earlier that the stated closing time for reception etc).

Building design looks attractive and is generally functional, but there are some glaring issues including
incredibly hot apartments (I would say could become unsafely hot for vulnerable people and pets if/when temps go above 30 degrees celcius) and building regulations prevent windows from opening all of they way. I have a disability and would not recommend these apartments to others just based on this point.
There seem to be some building-wide issues that management either do not want to fix or are fixing incredibly slowly. These include faulty extractors fans that create overwhelmingly loud noises, and boilers that seem to work inconsistently and require us using the boost button to work (ours was fine until one day it just began only semi-working. Onsite staff were great and tried to help and got us electricians out twice, but the issue is still not fully resolved).

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Our electricity bills are quite high for a one bedroom flat with 2 people and normal electricity usage, so I wonder if this is due to the boiler setup? Or the dehumidifier?

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Issues are usually quickly dealt with from a customer service perspective, but I don’t think that the solutions are always satisfactory. One issue was the dehumidifier/extractor – somebody was sent to look at this, but those workmen told us that it was an issue of replacement and that they could do nothing to help. The fan is incredibly loud and has become an issue for me from a disability standpoint. When we asked, we were informed that the building management was in the process of fixing this, but we’re unsure how long this process will take. Many people in the building have the same issue, so it is not an isolated issue.

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Worthwhile move to Kangaroo works

Review Date Aug 2024

We wanted to live in the heart of the city area of Sheffield for a long while and really enjoy it! Super convenient place to live, despite being so central the building is quiet and peaceful. Very happy we’ve moved here

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We’re loving everything about the development, the staff are really friendly and helpful and the building design is really nice, modern and well kept. The services and amenities are excellent too, we love how pet friendly it is to live here. Its a great location and really nice atmosphere.

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The wifi has been quite difficult to adjust to, given some devices we own aren’t fully compatible with a wifi you have to log into. However we’ve managed to connect them eventually

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Very quickly and professionally, problems have been addressed within 24 hours

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