Where’s Cheap to Live to Commute to Sheffield?

As one of the UK’s biggest cities, Sheffield is surrounded by a lot of commuter towns and suburbs. It’s no wonder that the city has such a diverse job market. Some of its strongest industries include healthcare, engineering and education. With a reputation for innovation and creativity, Sheffield is also an excellent place to start a business. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the best towns to commute to Sheffield from. 

The best commuter towns in Sheffield

With over 250 green spaces, and one of the biggest cities in the UK, Sheffield offers the perfect balance of city and countryside life. Here are five of the best commuter towns with top transport links, plenty of green space and low crime rates, that are also cheap to live in.

Broomhill

Broomhill is a fantastic option for Sheffield commuters. It is less than 2 miles outside Sheffield city centre, with plenty of buses to take you to the centre or just a 20-25 minute walk.

In addition to its Victorian houses, Broomhill is known for its excellent pubs and restaurants as well as an array of quirky independent shops. In the last year, properties were priced at £228,420 on average.

Catcliffe 

If you prefer countryside life, consider Catcliffe. The village has a population of 2,000 people and is located only 4 miles from the centre of Sheffield, or a 25-minute journey. Another attraction is the village’s easy access to the M1 motorway. Catcliffe is one of the most affordable areas in Sheffield. In the last year, the average property was priced at £147,140, making it much cheaper than the average Sheffield property.

Hillsborough 

Just 2 miles north of Sheffield, Hillsborough is an area popular with young professionals who prioritise a short commute and a lively, yet safe place to live. The Sheffield Supertram stops in the centre of Hillsborough and makes getting to the city centre a quick journey. Hillsborough has a growing popularity with its beautiful parks and array of shops and eateries. Even so, Hillsborough is still affordable, properties had an average price of just £210,704 over the past year.

Halfway 

Halfway is south-east of Sheffield, around 8 miles from the city centre. Despite this, travel links are excellent, the town is a stop on the Sheffield Supertram, and commuters enjoy swift access via the A57, with only a 20-30 minute drive to the city centre. Housing is affordable in Halfway, with the average property priced at £223,922. It’s a popular area for property developments, and new houses are regularly built here. The town has a good selection of amenities, and is also close to the neighbouring Mosborough less than a mile away, known for its selection of pubs and restaurants.

Norton Lees 

Norton Lees is known for being one of the safest places in Sheffield and is popular with families and older people. It is only 4 miles south of Sheffield city centre and is well suited to commuters. People working in the city can join up with the A61 for a quick drive to work or take a 20 minute cycle. What’s more, it sits between two of Sheffield’s top-rated parks, Mersbrook and Graves. Despite its considerable merits, Norton Lees is surprisingly affordable. Properties had an average price of £257,415 over the last year.

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