Which Areas Should I Buy?

[MintChoc07]

 

 

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!

[crookesey]

Just go and view everything that matches your cost and travel requirements, you might get a nice surprise.

[BigAl1]

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

 

 

[HariboQueen]

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.

[crookesey]

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”.

[pattricia]

Whirlow is the best area but property is very expensive there, but it will hold its value.

[bassett one]

southwest sheffield next to derbyshire,the peaks,its a sensible priced area of sheffield as well,

[crookesey]

Two bed semi in Dronfield Woodhouse at £200K with Rightmove, it’s the bast part of Dronfield.

[Longcol]

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..................

[HariboQueen]

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