White Feather Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Claret, I always felt pretty safe walking to and from town. No problems whatsoever in the daytime, although some friends of friends reported hassle late in the evening - mainly from hookers who were high on drugs and not thinking straight. Nothing major though - I'm talking about two people in two years. My take on it was that any part of town carries some risk of drunken idiots causing problems and there's less of that in Kelham Island, because there are fewer pubs etc. Also, the busy ring road made me feel safer. The perception is probably the main thing, although I'm not aware of any facts either way. I hope this helps, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudsarian Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Claret, I always felt pretty safe walking to and from town. No problems whatsoever in the daytime, although some friends of friends reported hassle late in the evening - mainly from hookers who were high on drugs and not thinking straight. Nothing major though - I'm talking about two people in two years. My take on it was that any part of town carries some risk of drunken idiots causing problems and there's less of that in Kelham Island, because there are fewer pubs etc. Also, the busy ring road made me feel safer. The perception is probably the main thing, although I'm not aware of any facts either way. I hope this helps, Being a former Crookes resident I'm not too familiar with all the roads from a pedestrian perspective round there. How would you walk back from West St, say, to Cornish Place? I know there's the tram, but £1.40 a pop for a single is a bit steep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopskotch Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Thinking of renting a flat at Penistone House, Kelham Island. Wondered if anyone had any experience or thoughts about living there. Opinions would be gratefully received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeeeeeeeeek Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Great pubs, pretty good flats, very central. Not sure which Penistone House is though, if it's one of the ones they have just build it ight not be as good. The Derwent living ones are quite nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniey Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 I was interested in the Kelham Riverside Apts, most likely to be renting at the moment, but am new to sheff so wondered if any advice could come my way regarding what type of area it is please? We want to steer clear of any studenty areas and the other crime areas. Thanks for any replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissheavy Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Kelham Riverside is slap bang right next to a large UNITE Student building (I'd hazard a guess of 300 student rooms). One of the apartment blocks actually share the same courtyard. So that may put you off! I've seen lots of 1 beds to let in there, and at reasonable prices. Kelham Island itself is a nice quiet area, but right next to the centre. I live on Green Lane, and we have The Milestone next to us, the Fat Cat pub and the Kelham Island Tavern. All superb places. It really is a good upcoming area. I believe only a third of the flats in Kelham Riverside have sold too. Parking could be an issue... I'd suggest looking at other buildings in the area too. Brewery Wharf, Brooklyn Works and Cornish Place to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloomdido Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Anyone know what they peaked at and what they are selling for now? I hear some similar apartments in Leeds have bombed by up to 40%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissheavy Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Last time I checked about one - two months ago, they were still trying to go balls deep and asking for £140-160k. Prices have cooled off in the less desirable flats. But a lot of sellers have just taken them off the market and let them instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mayfield Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Just done some maintenance work for Cactus property management at Cornish Place. The Appartments look quite good and it seems to be a nice development. Just check cactus' web site to see availability, it might be worth your while, just to see the apartments and to check the area out. http://www.cactuspropertymanagement.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minniey Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Thanks for the information - i'll definately check the areas suggested! Dont mind if student area nearby just dont want to be living below or above them (considering how noisy my student days & nights went!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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