Accommodation Sheff/Brums

Could anybody at UoSheffield or UoBirmingham give their opinions on accommodation options, being an offer holder I have thoroughly read through all their accommodation advice but I’d love to hear unsolicited general advice from previous or current students, thins such as distance from nearest shops, clubs/nightlife, as well as campus (specifically the business areas but not limited) are all things that would be useful as well as which are not super expensive but still well presented to live in. Thank you for the advice!

I’m a current/recent UoB student, so can mainly speak for Birmingham 😊
If you’re studying Business, Selly Oak is by far the most popular area. It’s about a 10–15 min walk to campus, has loads of supermarkets (Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Tesco), takeaways and pubs, and it’s cheaper than city centre living. It’s not fancy, but very convenient and social.
For uni halls, The Vale is well-presented and green, and still walkable to the Business School (around 15–20 mins). It’s a bit more expensive, but nicer than most first-year halls and very student-friendly. Pritchatts Park is closer to the Business School and quieter, usually slightly cheaper than The Vale.
If you care about nightlife, living near Selly Oak station or along the train line is ideal – it’s 10 mins by train to New Street, so clubs and bars in the city centre are super easy to get to.