Sheffield Hallam Accommodation Advice from a Current Student
Hi there, I'm about to finish my first year at Hallam. I'm making this thread to offer advice on which accommodation to apply for based on my advice!
I'm staying at Central Quay at the minute, so I'll start here.
I'll base my recommendations on these criteria: - (out of ten)
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Central Quay:
1. Location
This is a nightmare here. Its the worst I've come across in Sheffield. This not only means the walk to uni is longer, wetter it means your attendance is bound to be lower. The price of nights out is also greater as walking isn't an option. 3/10
2. Individual Rooms
The rooms aren't too bad. At first I thought they were horrible, small gloomy, and I had the lovely addition of a blood stained mattress. But after a few weeks, and after seeing others rooms from different accommodation, I didn't feel as bad. The 3/4 beds make up for the lack of floor space, and storage is adequate. 6-7/10
3. Overall Building
The building is quite nice, It's cleaned daily, so any smashed vodka bottles are gone pretty soon, and even the egg on your front door is clean when your neighbours think they're funny. 7/10
4. Depressing factor,
for me, as I'm on a lower floor is around 6/10. It's always dark and miserable, but I only notice it when I'm sober.
Extra things to note:
The security here are really good. They're understanding, and most problems get sorted quickly, and they don't mind a party.
I chose here for the gym, if you're planning on doing the same, don't. Its pretty ****ty, and lacks basic equipment. Kitchens aren't too bad, pretty standard. The desk staff I have to say are substandard, they're unhelpful, and are only there to lose post and tell you to ring unite directly.
Overall, Its easy to see why this accommodation isn't full and many are put here as a clearance offer. 6/10
Opal 1:
1. Location
It doesn't get much better than Opal1 for location. Right in the middle of the city. Close to both uni's actually, and all the shops/ clubs. My best friend stays here, and he has no trouble rolling into uni hungover, as he doesn't have to climb 12 mountains to get there.(Central quays probs) 8-9/10
2.Individual rooms
I've been into two different types of rooms here, the standard ensuite single, and the double. The double rooms are massive. I think its a couple of pounds extra, and its a must if applying here. The single rooms are big, a lot bigger than mine, but it does only have a single bed. 7-8/10
3. Overall building
I can't really comment on the building's cleanliness, but it does seem very clean when I've just been walking around it. Although, one messy night I did see a fox in the early hours in there (or did I? #vodka) 6-7/10
4. Depressing Factor
Has to be low here, middle of the city, great parties, great people we are looking at 3/10. The front rooms are a bit small, especially for a big pre drinks, but they come with a TV as standard which is never bad.
Extra things to note
If I was to apply again, here would be number 1 or 2!
Victoria Halls:
The favourite every year.
1. Location
9/10, doesn't get much better than this. Central to everything you could ever need, but not too loud.
2. Individual Rooms
These come in different shapes and sizes. Overall, not worth the hype, but can afford to be average in its location.
3.Overall Building
Looks nice, is well known and doesn't have the annoying only one main entrance.
4. Depressing Factor
It's low here, I'd say around 4/10. Its in a good place, lots of girls, lots of 24 hour shops around. What more could you want?
Extra things to note
As mentioned before, always busy, no idea why, maybe its girl boy ratio. worth applying too, but not the best in the city, so dont worry if you dont get in!
I shall update this tread later on!
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
"Archways:
1. Location
In terms of location for city campus, Archways could not be better! It's practically on the campus, which means you're able to wake up very last minute for lectures/seminars, and still get in on time! It's also incredibly near the train station, maybe like a 2/3 minute walk, which is useful for getting about places! If you're on collegiate campus, it's not as easy although it's very near the bus stop which goes to collegiate, but if you are on collegiate, you're better off applying for accommodation nearer collegiate! It's very near Sainsburys local, which is useful if you've run out of necessities as you can just pop to the shop! It's also possible to do your weekly shop there if you want to live on ready meals, soup and pasta, which you're likely to do anyway! It's also directly opposite Leadmill, which is brilliant if you're going to Leadmill, but if you're not the noise can be quite annoying if you're trying to sleep! Earplugs are definitely recommended for all halls, but they're probably a necessity for Archways!
8/10
2. Individual Rooms
The rooms are quite nice really they're simple, average size, but can't complain too much! The curtains aren't blackout or anything, so the second the sun comes up, you're woken up! But just hide under your duvet or get a sleep mask, and you should be okay each room has a heater which is useful, and mine was quite crappy! But I know people who had good heaters, so I suppose you just have to be lucky! Pretty sure there aren't any double bed rooms, but if you want a single bed, then it's fine really! Also depending on the layout of your room, it's possible to sit on your bed and still use your laptop on the internet, even with the internet cable plugged in, which is always useful
6 or 7/10 (depending on your room layout!)
3. Overall Building
The building is quite nice it's a bit of a muddle to get in though! You have to go in through the A block (main doors) up to the first floor, and if you're on the A block, then just up to your flat! The A block has a lift, which is useful for moving in/out, carrying suitcases and just being lazy and everything! If you're in one of the other blocks, then you go out from the first floor into the courtyard, and then over to your own block, which unfortunately don't have a lift, but it's not the end of the world! The courtyard is also quite nice, and has a social area in the middle! Can't really see anyone using it, but it's always a nice idea!
4. Depressing factor
The noise can sometimes be a problem, and being woken up at 7am by the sun coming up, but that's just one of those things that you'll learn to live with wherever you are! My shower and heater were pretty crappy but then my friend said that hers weren't too bad, so it's just about luck really!
Extra things to note:
Archways seems very popular with international students, mature students and post graduate students! They also offer short term contracts, although people on short term contracts tend to live in the same flat, but it's always possible to have people coming and going!
It's also in the same area as Leadmill Point, which is another accommodation halls, and you use the same entrance so it's quite sociable if you're friends with people living there!
Hope that helps anyone xx" Thanks to Tanya for this
I'm staying at Central Quay at the minute, so I'll start here.
I'll base my recommendations on these criteria: - (out of ten)
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Central Quay:
1. Location
This is a nightmare here. Its the worst I've come across in Sheffield. This not only means the walk to uni is longer, wetter it means your attendance is bound to be lower. The price of nights out is also greater as walking isn't an option. 3/10
2. Individual Rooms
The rooms aren't too bad. At first I thought they were horrible, small gloomy, and I had the lovely addition of a blood stained mattress. But after a few weeks, and after seeing others rooms from different accommodation, I didn't feel as bad. The 3/4 beds make up for the lack of floor space, and storage is adequate. 6-7/10
3. Overall Building
The building is quite nice, It's cleaned daily, so any smashed vodka bottles are gone pretty soon, and even the egg on your front door is clean when your neighbours think they're funny. 7/10
4. Depressing factor,
for me, as I'm on a lower floor is around 6/10. It's always dark and miserable, but I only notice it when I'm sober.
Extra things to note:
The security here are really good. They're understanding, and most problems get sorted quickly, and they don't mind a party.
I chose here for the gym, if you're planning on doing the same, don't. Its pretty ****ty, and lacks basic equipment. Kitchens aren't too bad, pretty standard. The desk staff I have to say are substandard, they're unhelpful, and are only there to lose post and tell you to ring unite directly.
Overall, Its easy to see why this accommodation isn't full and many are put here as a clearance offer. 6/10
Opal 1:
1. Location
It doesn't get much better than Opal1 for location. Right in the middle of the city. Close to both uni's actually, and all the shops/ clubs. My best friend stays here, and he has no trouble rolling into uni hungover, as he doesn't have to climb 12 mountains to get there.(Central quays probs) 8-9/10
2.Individual rooms
I've been into two different types of rooms here, the standard ensuite single, and the double. The double rooms are massive. I think its a couple of pounds extra, and its a must if applying here. The single rooms are big, a lot bigger than mine, but it does only have a single bed. 7-8/10
3. Overall building
I can't really comment on the building's cleanliness, but it does seem very clean when I've just been walking around it. Although, one messy night I did see a fox in the early hours in there (or did I? #vodka) 6-7/10
4. Depressing Factor
Has to be low here, middle of the city, great parties, great people we are looking at 3/10. The front rooms are a bit small, especially for a big pre drinks, but they come with a TV as standard which is never bad.
Extra things to note
If I was to apply again, here would be number 1 or 2!
Victoria Halls:
The favourite every year.
1. Location
9/10, doesn't get much better than this. Central to everything you could ever need, but not too loud.
2. Individual Rooms
These come in different shapes and sizes. Overall, not worth the hype, but can afford to be average in its location.
3.Overall Building
Looks nice, is well known and doesn't have the annoying only one main entrance.
4. Depressing Factor
It's low here, I'd say around 4/10. Its in a good place, lots of girls, lots of 24 hour shops around. What more could you want?
Extra things to note
As mentioned before, always busy, no idea why, maybe its girl boy ratio. worth applying too, but not the best in the city, so dont worry if you dont get in!
I shall update this tread later on!
Original post by Smudge1990
In the same vane:
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
"Archways:
1. Location
In terms of location for city campus, Archways could not be better! It's practically on the campus, which means you're able to wake up very last minute for lectures/seminars, and still get in on time! It's also incredibly near the train station, maybe like a 2/3 minute walk, which is useful for getting about places! If you're on collegiate campus, it's not as easy although it's very near the bus stop which goes to collegiate, but if you are on collegiate, you're better off applying for accommodation nearer collegiate! It's very near Sainsburys local, which is useful if you've run out of necessities as you can just pop to the shop! It's also possible to do your weekly shop there if you want to live on ready meals, soup and pasta, which you're likely to do anyway! It's also directly opposite Leadmill, which is brilliant if you're going to Leadmill, but if you're not the noise can be quite annoying if you're trying to sleep! Earplugs are definitely recommended for all halls, but they're probably a necessity for Archways!
8/10
2. Individual Rooms
The rooms are quite nice really they're simple, average size, but can't complain too much! The curtains aren't blackout or anything, so the second the sun comes up, you're woken up! But just hide under your duvet or get a sleep mask, and you should be okay each room has a heater which is useful, and mine was quite crappy! But I know people who had good heaters, so I suppose you just have to be lucky! Pretty sure there aren't any double bed rooms, but if you want a single bed, then it's fine really! Also depending on the layout of your room, it's possible to sit on your bed and still use your laptop on the internet, even with the internet cable plugged in, which is always useful
6 or 7/10 (depending on your room layout!)
3. Overall Building
The building is quite nice it's a bit of a muddle to get in though! You have to go in through the A block (main doors) up to the first floor, and if you're on the A block, then just up to your flat! The A block has a lift, which is useful for moving in/out, carrying suitcases and just being lazy and everything! If you're in one of the other blocks, then you go out from the first floor into the courtyard, and then over to your own block, which unfortunately don't have a lift, but it's not the end of the world! The courtyard is also quite nice, and has a social area in the middle! Can't really see anyone using it, but it's always a nice idea!
4. Depressing factor
The noise can sometimes be a problem, and being woken up at 7am by the sun coming up, but that's just one of those things that you'll learn to live with wherever you are! My shower and heater were pretty crappy but then my friend said that hers weren't too bad, so it's just about luck really!
Extra things to note:
Archways seems very popular with international students, mature students and post graduate students! They also offer short term contracts, although people on short term contracts tend to live in the same flat, but it's always possible to have people coming and going!
It's also in the same area as Leadmill Point, which is another accommodation halls, and you use the same entrance so it's quite sociable if you're friends with people living there!
Hope that helps anyone xx" Thanks to Tanya for this
Original post by 1992lottie
Okay, I'm leaving uni this summer but here's a rundown on places I have lived in or places I've stayed in. I hope this helps!!
Liberty Works
1. Location
It's on Matilda Street which is near a Sainsbury's Local, just down from The Moor and it takes about 5 minutes to get to university. Oh and Plug and Leadmill is just down the road, so no need for a taxi home
2. Individual rooms
My room was nice. Pretty large, had it's own sink and a 3/4 bed. Good desk space but I had some weird box in my wardrobe which meant I had less storage space than the other people I lived with. One nice touch was the under-bed storage.
3. Overall building/flat
The building was lovely. People came and cleaned our bathrooms, so while we had to share it meant you didn't have to clean up other peoples sh*t. I was on the ground floor which has it's pro's and con's. Pro's being that I didn't have to carry all my stuff up loads of stairs when I moved in and out. Con being that you get drunk idiots banging on your window when they're coming home from a night out.
4. Depressing factor
Listening to the lady have sex REALLY loud with the window open in the summer. Noise like that echoes around a courtyard.
Overall I'd give there a 7/10
Norfolk Park Student Village
1. Location
It might be a little further out of town (like a 5 minute walk to the train station), it is no further out of town than eccy road or other student areas. It's situated right next to Norfolk Park which is nice as I'm a runner, but in the summer it means you can have a picnic and I always see lads up there playing football.
2. Individual rooms
The rooms at PSV are nice. I think there are two types on site, one that has a sink and one that doesn't. Mine didn't but my room was pretty much the same size. I had loads of space and again I had a 3/4 bed. Thankfully I didn't have to share my wardrobe with some weird box this time either.
3. Overall building/flat
The buildings on site are really nice. There's a large kitchen/dining/lounge area with a flat screen TV mounted on a wall. They also supply the TV licence for that! There are two bathrooms and the maintenance team here are good. They replace the light bulbs, fix any problems with heating. Our fridge broke and they came and replaced it straight away!! They have a common room here that is going to be refurbished by September too.
4. Depressing factor
It's a bugger if you forget your keys as you have to be asked to be let in but at least you don't get charged for it.
Overall I would give this place 8/10. Security staff are helpful. The gated accommodation means that the site feels safe. Taxi's don't cost a lot as it's not far at all from town. You're near a beautiful park and the rent includes lots of added extra's that you don't get from other halls or second/third year housing that I have seen.
Liberty Works
1. Location
It's on Matilda Street which is near a Sainsbury's Local, just down from The Moor and it takes about 5 minutes to get to university. Oh and Plug and Leadmill is just down the road, so no need for a taxi home
2. Individual rooms
My room was nice. Pretty large, had it's own sink and a 3/4 bed. Good desk space but I had some weird box in my wardrobe which meant I had less storage space than the other people I lived with. One nice touch was the under-bed storage.
3. Overall building/flat
The building was lovely. People came and cleaned our bathrooms, so while we had to share it meant you didn't have to clean up other peoples sh*t. I was on the ground floor which has it's pro's and con's. Pro's being that I didn't have to carry all my stuff up loads of stairs when I moved in and out. Con being that you get drunk idiots banging on your window when they're coming home from a night out.
4. Depressing factor
Listening to the lady have sex REALLY loud with the window open in the summer. Noise like that echoes around a courtyard.
Overall I'd give there a 7/10
Norfolk Park Student Village
1. Location
It might be a little further out of town (like a 5 minute walk to the train station), it is no further out of town than eccy road or other student areas. It's situated right next to Norfolk Park which is nice as I'm a runner, but in the summer it means you can have a picnic and I always see lads up there playing football.
2. Individual rooms
The rooms at PSV are nice. I think there are two types on site, one that has a sink and one that doesn't. Mine didn't but my room was pretty much the same size. I had loads of space and again I had a 3/4 bed. Thankfully I didn't have to share my wardrobe with some weird box this time either.
3. Overall building/flat
The buildings on site are really nice. There's a large kitchen/dining/lounge area with a flat screen TV mounted on a wall. They also supply the TV licence for that! There are two bathrooms and the maintenance team here are good. They replace the light bulbs, fix any problems with heating. Our fridge broke and they came and replaced it straight away!! They have a common room here that is going to be refurbished by September too.
4. Depressing factor
It's a bugger if you forget your keys as you have to be asked to be let in but at least you don't get charged for it.
Overall I would give this place 8/10. Security staff are helpful. The gated accommodation means that the site feels safe. Taxi's don't cost a lot as it's not far at all from town. You're near a beautiful park and the rent includes lots of added extra's that you don't get from other halls or second/third year housing that I have seen.
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I'm really caught up on what accommodation to choose so this helped loads!!!
Original post by Emma-
Thanks for the info!
I visited opal 1 yesterday as ive been undecided what to choice for weeks but i still couldn't view an actual room, after reading this post I decided to put it as my first choice (and triagon as my 2nd) so fingers crossed now!
I visited opal 1 yesterday as ive been undecided what to choice for weeks but i still couldn't view an actual room, after reading this post I decided to put it as my first choice (and triagon as my 2nd) so fingers crossed now!
Original post by JakeTheWhiteGuy!
I'm really caught up on what accommodation to choose so this helped loads!!!
Thanks for the replies! I didnt think anyone would care about this thread so didnt carry on. I'll get back to it, and add all the others I've visited tomorrow!
Yo man, any news on any other Accommodation sites? 
Original post by JakeTheWhiteGuy!
Yo man, any news on any other Accommodation sites?
Sorry, been busy. I'll write a little now. anywhere in particular?
In the same vane:
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
Original post by Smudge1990
In the same vane:
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
Im a 3rd year student at Hallam, here are my appraisals of the accommodation I have been in at sheffield
1. Location
2. Individual rooms
3. Overall building/flat
4. Depressing factor
Exchange works - September 2010 - April 2011
1. Location
Doesnt get much better for city campus, Next to the Cantor/Arundel Buildings and a 3 minute walk to Owen / the library. Nearby clubs in walking distance include Plug, Leadmill, Replica and you can happily walk into the centre. 9/10
2. Rooms
Expensive, tired, small, single beds, but with an ensuite. Much better value for money elsewhere (I paid 95 p/w) 5/10
3. Overall Building / Flat
Its a large student complex run by UNITE with something ridiculous like 1000 students if to capacity. When I lived there it was allocated by the SHU accommodation services for first year freshers and so the atmosphere was good. Now though they dont have it as approved acommodation so i imagine the occupation % is much lower and this is crushing news because that´s all that it had going for it
The buildings were built in the early 00´s when unite could get away with using cheap nasty fittings, basic kitchens, hard wearing carpets and what I can only describe as doctors waiting room furniture. Now with the quality and choice of halls in Sheffield Exchange Works has aged very badly. I lived in a flat of 4 on the ground floor, Tiles were falling off the kitchen, the carpet was stained everywhere and it was tiny. 4/10
Depressing Factor
Without the buzz of a high % occupancy of freshers and decent atmosphere this place will be like a morgue. The sacrifices made to get the location are not worth it
overall 3/10 - maybe ok for kennels and other small animals
The Pinnacles Sept2011 - Feb 2012
Location
A little out of the centre but walking distance to the train station. Easy walking distance to the bottom half of the city centre (KFC, Primark, B&M bargains) but not close to any clubs or decent bars. Taxis shared between 4 were only like 1.50 each into the centre. no biggie. 7/10
Rooms
After living in exchange works this was a revelation! These are quite big, 3/4 bed, ensuite and relatively new. Wifi in all the rooms. 8/10
Overall Building/flat
New complex with 3 main blocks. Thing I didnt like is that they put all the freshers in 1 block and stuck us 2nd years + in another so there wasnt much integration (not much of a problem if youre a fresher/rather live with 2nd years+)
Londis convenience store built in and a sweet shop over the road. A common room that noone used (like all common rooms in all halls) and laundry machines that didnt cost too much* 1.50 wash 1.00 dry.
Flat was decent, 32" tv with freeview in the living room, leatherish sofas and decent kitchen
7/10
depressing factor
Enjoyed my time here and would recommend the pinnacles
overall- Happy to recommend
other accommodation
The trigon is very good, single beds but the flats and the mix of people is very good usually. Spent most my freshers round at flat parties there
thanks, ill update the op
Do you have any information on 'The Forge' and Victoria Halls?
What is the Forge like?
Original post by Hannah-jay
Do you have any information on 'The Forge' and Victoria Halls?
Victoria is spoken about in the OP. The forge will be as follows:
Original post by CalumHowell
What is the Forge like?
The Forge
Location
Located on the outskirts of the city the forge isn't in a central location. However, this shouldn't stop you applying it to it. Taxi's will cost around a fiver to the centre of town, and uni is just a 5 minute walk away.
Rooms
Pretty roomy, some come with 3/4 beds which are a luxury in the student world! As it's run by the same company as central quay theyre practically the same. 6-7/10
Overall Building/flat
Yeah this is pretty nice. It seemed to be well looked after with cleaners ect. Not an awful building to look at. The kitchens arent ideal and pretty basic when compared to the likes of the pinacles, but they do the job. 7/10
depressing factor
This is low here due to its average location. youve also got the basic gym thats only really useful for girls, as well as the laundry rooms. 5/10
Original post by jakeyboy2
Victoria is spoken about in the OP. The forge will be as follows:
The Forge
Location
Located on the outskirts of the city the forge isn't in a central location. However, this shouldn't stop you applying it to it. Taxi's will cost around a fiver to the centre of town, and uni is just a 5 minute walk away.
Rooms
Pretty roomy, some come with 3/4 beds which are a luxury in the student world! As it's run by the same company as central quay theyre practically the same. 6-7/10
Overall Building/flat
Yeah this is pretty nice. It seemed to be well looked after with cleaners ect. Not an awful building to look at. The kitchens arent ideal and pretty basic when compared to the likes of the pinacles, but they do the job. 7/10
depressing factor
This is low here due to its average location. youve also got the basic gym thats only really useful for girls, as well as the laundry rooms. 5/10
The Forge
Location
Located on the outskirts of the city the forge isn't in a central location. However, this shouldn't stop you applying it to it. Taxi's will cost around a fiver to the centre of town, and uni is just a 5 minute walk away.
Rooms
Pretty roomy, some come with 3/4 beds which are a luxury in the student world! As it's run by the same company as central quay theyre practically the same. 6-7/10
Overall Building/flat
Yeah this is pretty nice. It seemed to be well looked after with cleaners ect. Not an awful building to look at. The kitchens arent ideal and pretty basic when compared to the likes of the pinacles, but they do the job. 7/10
depressing factor
This is low here due to its average location. youve also got the basic gym thats only really useful for girls, as well as the laundry rooms. 5/10
This doesn't make it sound too great, i can deal with being a little out of town.. in fact that's probably for the best as i'll be a nursing student. Also in need of atleast a 3/4 bed lol! What is wrong with the kitchens? They look pretty standard on images. My second choice would probably be Victoria Halls but then this means being in the town and further away from the Robert Windston building.
Thanks for your advice
Any more detail on trigon?
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Anyone have any useful tips to put in additional Notes?
Anyone have any useful tips to put in additional Notes?Hate to be a pain and probably ask the same questions but, I really don't know where to apply, I visited pinnacles and loved it but the room size was tiny and im dyspraxic therefore accident prone and know im going to walk into that bed way too much! my other choices are opal one or the forge? any help please? im not too bothered about being in the centre of town, ill be in the sheaf building anyway, I just know I 100% want an ensuite and a bit of space.
Original post by ChloeMichelle
Hate to be a pain and probably ask the same questions but, I really don't know where to apply, I visited pinnacles and loved it but the room size was tiny and im dyspraxic therefore accident prone and know im going to walk into that bed way too much! my other choices are opal one or the forge? any help please? im not too bothered about being in the centre of town, ill be in the sheaf building anyway, I just know I 100% want an ensuite and a bit of space.
I heard the pinnacles have much larger rooms compared to most halls?
But i haven't visited it to see myself tbf
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I heard the pinnacles have much larger rooms compared to most halls?
But i haven't visited it to see myself tbf
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But i haven't visited it to see myself tbf
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I've been to see, trigon, liberty and pinnacles, the pinnacles room was a bit small but apparently you can get a larger room, I really cant make my mind up
Torn between these 4
The Marples
Cavendish House
Domino, egerton and headford houses
Halford House
Going to be at collegiate campus but want to be quite close to nightclub. Don't really want to go over £90 a week and want to share with lots of people.
Any advice?
The Marples
Cavendish House
Domino, egerton and headford houses
Halford House
Going to be at collegiate campus but want to be quite close to nightclub. Don't really want to go over £90 a week and want to share with lots of people.
Any advice?
Original post by Char.Cooks
Torn between these 4
The Marples
Cavendish House
Domino, egerton and headford houses
Halford House
Going to be at collegiate campus but want to be quite close to nightclub. Don't really want to go over £90 a week and want to share with lots of people.
Any advice?
The Marples
Cavendish House
Domino, egerton and headford houses
Halford House
Going to be at collegiate campus but want to be quite close to nightclub. Don't really want to go over £90 a week and want to share with lots of people.
Any advice?
Domino would be your best bet for location I believe. Cavendish is ideally located, but could get a little noisey at night. (My accommodation next year is next door to the cav)
But to be fair, I'm as far away from collegiate as you can be at central quays and my flat mate commutes there daily. (60p bus)
is Central Quay really that bad?
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