Sheffield uni- private or halls?

I have a place in the university of Sheffield for 2025, and I’ve been looking at accommodations. I’ve used amber to look at private accommodations which I’ve found to range between £95-130 per week. The halls at endcliffe and ranmoor are £170 which is such an upsurge. I’m wondering, is it best to spend the extra money for halls so I can socialise and have a better experience? I heard that most private accommodations are full of postgrad students and international students and I’m scared I’ll miss out on the uni experience. I’ve also looked into pinnacles but I heard it’s more for Hallam students.

I'm in a similar position. I'm looking at accommodation for September 2025, and I'm stuck between Endcliffe and Steelworks. Steelworks is so much cheaper, modern and only a 5-10 minute walk from campus. Saying that, I know that private accommodations have a mix of older/postgrad students so I don't know whether it would be harder to make friends. I liked Endcliffe when I went on an open day, but it's so far away and rooms look really dated. Although the social life is much better there as everyone is the same age. Where have you looked?

Hi im in exactly the same boat. Also looking at steelworks. I spoke to them the other day and was told that the Silver plus room that i was looking at was nearly fully booked, and the rooms that were left were in flats with 2nd/3rd years. They suggested that silver room with 7-9 ppl would be better as that is what most first years go for. I’m also a bit worried about the social aspect and about the fact that in private city accom there are lots of international students which are quite introverted and quiet, although for the distance, the price and the room, Steelworks is much better i believe. Are you still settled on Steelworks?