taxman   12 #25 Posted January 29, 2013 We moved recently from Walkley (above Walkley Lane) to Walkley (below Walkley Lane).  We found that prices above Walkley Lane tended to be more expensive for what you got. A terrace on Palm St or Freedom Rd will go for well over £135,000-£140,000 but a semi detached a bit lower down towards Hillsborough will go for less, just because it's seen more as "Hillsborough" then Walkley.  We love it.  The shops on South Road are great. Chris Beech's butcher's shop is the most fantastic place. They do everything, not just meat, veg, fish, deli etc. They're a fantastic independent retailer.  When we needed to move last year there was nowhere else other than Walkley we wanted to move to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
fox20thc   10 #26 Posted January 29, 2013 I love Walkley, folk are friendly, good transport links, access to shops and schools. Fabulous newsagent on Walkley lane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jake   10 #27 Posted January 29, 2013 We moved recently from Walkley (above Walkley Lane) to Walkley (below Walkley Lane).  Do you mean Walkley Road?  Walkley *Lane* runs from just past the Crown/Florist (after walkley rd has veered left - though the road seem the same one) down to Hillsborough.  Walkley *Road* starts at end of south road and goes down the hill towards Hillsborough but then turns left after Crown/Florist - its parallel with South rd with palm st, freedom rd etc running between them.  it gets very confusing & most people get the "road" and "lane" mixed up! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Haz   10 #28 Posted January 29, 2013 Thanks it's all helpful information Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
taxman   12 #29 Posted January 29, 2013 Do you mean Walkley Road?  Walkley *Lane* runs from just past the Crown/Florist (after walkley rd has veered left - though the road seem the same one) down to Hillsborough.  Walkley *Road* starts at end of south road and goes down the hill towards Hillsborough but then turns left after Crown/Florist - its parallel with South rd with palm st, freedom rd etc running between them.  it gets very confusing & most people get the "road" and "lane" mixed up!  It gets even more confusing because we are just about at the bend when Road becomes Lane, but our back garden is technically on Lane. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Olive   10 #30 Posted January 29, 2013 Haz, you won't go far wrong with Walkely. There are lots of ex-graduate/professionals like you who buy their first place in the area. I was one of them when I bought my first house there. Spent 12 happy years. Great neighbours, good transport links. Better value than Crookes, but similar housing. Pick your road carefully, some are rat-runs (check parking and traffic at different times of the day). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smog   10 #31 Posted January 29, 2013 In what way?  Arson, car thefts. "Yoofs" causing trouble. Joy riding. Noise from the Firwood at very late chucking out time. We moved to Hillsborough, which is a traffic nightmare but much quieter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gnvqsos   10 #32 Posted January 29, 2013 Arson, car thefts. "Yoofs" causing trouble. Joy riding. Noise from the Firwood at very late chucking out time. We moved to Hillsborough, which is a traffic nightmare but much quieter.  The Cottage used to be ultra respectable,a Tetley house.I am guessing you were near Burnaby? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jake   10 #33 Posted January 29, 2013 Arson, car thefts. "Yoofs" causing trouble. Joy riding. Noise from the Firwood at very late chucking out time. We moved to Hillsborough, which is a traffic nightmare but much quieter.  I've lived not too far away for over 10 years & never noticed too many problems - especially from Firwood. The Bellevue used to get a bit lairy but thats been closed for a few years (as have most of the corner pubs) - but its nowt like Hillsborough in full flow on sat night! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smog   10 #34 Posted January 29, 2013 Yes, near Burnaby. We live nearer Malin Bridge, so don't get bothered by the noise in Hillsborough centre.  ---------- Post added 29-01-2013 at 22:10 ----------  Oh, and the schools are going through a very rough patch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
taxman   12 #35 Posted January 29, 2013 Oh, and if you live in Walkley you are not far from one of the best pubs in Sheffield, The Blake Hotel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
gnvqsos   10 #36 Posted January 29, 2013 Yes, near Burnaby. We live nearer Malin Bridge, so don't get bothered by the noise in Hillsborough centre. ---------- Post added 29-01-2013 at 22:10 ----------  Oh, and the schools are going through a very rough patch.  Get your kids to Malin Bridge if you can-seems well regarded. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
