Student Living in Crookesmoor: 5 Accommodation Picks

As there are so many enticing and exciting areas to choose from, it can be slightly overwhelming to start looking for student accommodation in Sheffield. If you’re stuck for ideas of where to start your search, why not consider Crookesmoor? One of the most sought-after areas for Sheffield student accommodation, Crookesmoor is a convenient, scenic, and interesting place to live. 

If you want to know more, we’re breaking down some of the key information you should know about living in Crookesmoor as a student and offering some inspiration for where you could live during your time at university. 

What to know about Crookesmoor 

Crookesmoor is a buzzy area with lots of pubs, bars, and cafés to enjoy. As it is only a ten-minute walk away from the University of Sheffield and just half an hour from Sheffield Hallam University, Crookesmoor is extremely popular with students. With three scenic parks to explore in the area, Crookesmoor is one of the greenest student areas in the city - perfect if you need to escape from urban life for a second or even take a mental health walk after lectures! In Crookesmoor, you’ll have the perfect balance of peace and quiet and interesting things to do. 

Crookesmoor student accommodation

Lots of students choose to live in Crookesmoor because it’s close to other popular student areas, Broomhill and Crookes, so you’ll have a strong sense of student community. It’s also quick and easy to get into the city centre on the bus or travel to university. There’s nothing better than not having to wake up early before your dreaded 9 a.m. lectures!

You’ll find a mix of student accommodation in Crookesmoor, from shared houses to student flats to studios in private halls. Shared houses are probably the most common type of housing you’ll find in the area and tend to be slightly more affordable than rooms in private student halls nearby. 

10 Bed Student House, Crookesmoor Road

Rent: £90pppw

Deposit: £150pp

Bills included: Internet 

Rental type: Individual rooms (1-10 beds)

This is the perfect property for bigger groups with ten double bedrooms (say goodbye to squabbling over who gets the box room!). With a large flat-screen TV in the living room, you’ll have the perfect set-up for relaxing with your housemates in the evenings. The property is spacious, fully furnished, and has plenty of storage space. It even has a large garage where you can park, keep your bikes, or store any additional items.

Plus, you’ll even have a garden so you can enjoy the sun in the summer months - if it ever decides to bless Sheffield with an appearance, that is!

9 Bed Student House, Bower Road 

Rent: £94pppw

Deposit: £99pp

Bills included: Gas, electricity, water, internet, contents insurance 

Rental type: Individual rooms (1-9 beds)

Another brilliant option for larger groups of housemates, this property on Bower Road is bright, airy, and contemporary. The living and dining areas are spacious, making the house ideal for having friends over. Each of the nine bedrooms has a double bed and lots of storage, as well as its own desk. Living in this beautiful modern house, you’ll be the envy of all your friends!

4 Bed Student House, Rosa Road

Rent: £92pppw

Deposit: £200pp

Bills included: Potential for electricity, gas, and water to be included for a higher rental price with The Student Energy Group

Rental type: Whole property

This four-bedroom house has plenty of space to relax and unwind. It’s perfectly located for students at the University of Sheffield, just a few minutes walk away. It is also surrounded by plenty of local shops and amenities where you can grab all your essentials. 

There is an open-plan kitchen equipped with an oven, hob, microwave, and two fridge-freezers so you’ll have plenty of space to cook, even if all your housemates get hungry at once. The four bedrooms are each furnished with a double bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, and chest of drawers. 

6 Bed Student House, Bower Road 

Rent: £106pppw

Deposit: £99pp

Bills included: Gas, electricity, water, internet, contents insurance 

Rental type: Individual rooms (1-6 beds)

This stylish property was recently refurbished in 2022, so you can enjoy modern decor and a fresh feel. Each of the six bedrooms has a desk and lots of storage, so it will be easy to find a space to study even when all your housemates are home. The living room is perfect for socialising, with lots of space, two luxurious sofas, and a flat-screen TV. Watch out, you might become the go-to hosts for pres!

The rent is inclusive of utility bills and superfast broadband so you won’t have to sort anything out when you move in, just unpack and you’re ready to go. 

4 Bed Student House, Bower Road  

Rent: £123pppw

Deposit: £99pp

Bills included: Gas, electricity, water, internet, contents insurance 

Rental type: Individual rooms (1-4 beds)

This four-bedroom house was also recently done up in 2023 so all the rooms are stylish, comfortable, and modern. In particular, the bathroom has a sleek, contemporary feel. The kitchen has all the latest appliances and two fridges so you won’t have to worry about fighting your housemates for space.

The convenient location on Bower Road means that the University of Sheffield campus is just ten minutes away on foot and you can get to the city centre easily on the bus too. 



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