MintChoc07 0 #1 Posted October 19, 2021 Hi all, I hope you all having a good day. Me and my partner are looking to buy a house in Sheffield sometime around next March/April. My partner works there and I used to work in Hillsborough for short period but we don't know much about the area so I'm here for some advice. Our budget: £200k We are in our early 30s, no kids, looking for a quiet neighbourhood & preferably maximum 10 miles journey to city centre (work purpose). We'll be going for semi-detached/end of terrace and it might be bit too specific but prefer one with own drive way (as a result of the current parking situation where we live). If you can give me maybe a list of areas to go for or to avoid and what they're like that'd be great! I've been looking online and got to know areas like: Beighton Basegreen Thank you very much! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey 586 #2 Posted October 20, 2021 Just go and view everything that matches your cost and travel requirements, you might get a nice surprise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BigAl1 142 #3 Posted October 20, 2021 a good estate agent should be able to help - note the word "should" If nothing else a simple search in your price bracket would be a good starting point. I would then do the screening once you have ideas about the sort of properties and prices in various areas. What about issues such as public transport are they a factor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HariboQueen 0 #4 Posted October 20, 2021 2 hours ago, crookesey said: Just go and view everything that matches your cost and travel requirements, you might get a nice surprise. Thank you! I was just wondering if there’s any areas that I should avoid just to narrow down the search. I know nowadays no areas are completely safe/great but still want to avoid those classed as rough 😔 50 minutes ago, BigAl1 said: a good estate agent should be able to help - note the word "should" If nothing else a simple search in your price bracket would be a good starting point. I would then do the screening once you have ideas about the sort of properties and prices in various areas. What about issues such as public transport are they a factor Not too much problem if there’s no public transport but preferably yes. I feel like I have too many requirements haha but I know it might not be possible just bit lost where to start. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey 586 #5 Posted October 20, 2021 11 minutes ago, HariboQueen said: Thank you! I was just wondering if there’s any areas that I should avoid just to narrow down the search. I know nowadays no areas are completely safe/great but still want to avoid those classed as rough 😔 Not too much problem if there’s no public transport but preferably yes. I feel like I have too many requirements haha but I know it might not be possible just bit lost where to start. You can’t legislate for area suitably, I’m a South West Sheffield/ North East Derbyshire person who wouldn’t stray out of these areas. If you’re looking at circa £200K for a semi or terraced you will have a good choice, that’s why I always say “get yourself there and have a good walk around, chat to folk and suss out the facilities”. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
pattricia 561 #6 Posted October 20, 2021 Whirlow is the best area but property is very expensive there, but it will hold its value. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
bassett one 440 #7 Posted October 20, 2021 southwest sheffield next to derbyshire,the peaks,its a sensible priced area of sheffield as well, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
crookesey 586 #8 Posted October 20, 2021 Two bed semi in Dronfield Woodhouse at £200K with Rightmove, it’s the bast part of Dronfield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Longcol 577 #9 Posted October 20, 2021 Walkley - if you can get something with off street parking - close to the centre with easy access to countryside. Good pubs, takeaways, close to supermarkets if that appeals.................. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
HariboQueen 0 #10 Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) Thanks all for your replies much appreciate! Taking crookesey’s advice & I’m going to browse some areas to have a feel haha. Will be starting with Beighton and see what’s it like! Edited October 21, 2021 by HariboQueen Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Thorpist 71 #11 Posted October 22, 2021 Working in Hillsborough, it would seem to me that the Chapeltown area should be a consideration or even Kimberworth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
BigAl1 142 #12 Posted October 22, 2021 6 hours ago, Thorpist said: Working in Hillsborough, it would seem to me that the Chapeltown area should be a consideration or even Kimberworth Note the words USED TO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...