Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

~32,235 students

Sheffield Hallam University is one of the UK's largest and most diverse universities, committed to transforming lives through applied learning and research with real-world impact. It focuses on preparing students for successful careers and addressing societal challenges through practical solutions.

About

Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) is a public research university in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. The university is based on two sites; the City Campus is located in the city centre near Sheffield railway station, while the Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away in the Broomhall Estate off Ecclesall Road in south-west Sheffield. A third campus at Brent Cross Town in the London Borough of Barnet is expected to open for the 2025–26 academic year.

PBSA Demand

City-centre and Hallam-site demand. Often the volume engine for mid-spec product; check operator exposure if the scheme is Hallam-skewed.

Campus catchment

balanced

Students: 32,235
Nearby beds (~2 mi): 4,932
Beds / 100 students: 15.3
Schemes tracked: 12

Balanced nearby stock — about 15.3 tracked beds per 100 students within ~2 mi.

Operator concentration nearby

West One
18%
878 beds
Fresh Student Living
16%
793 beds
Unite Students
13%
646 beds
Unknown operator
11%
550 beds

City avg rent: £120-£175/week
City occupancy: 93-96%
City yield range: 5.5-7.5%

Full Sheffield city guide University of Sheffield

Key Information

Coat of arms
City: Sheffield
Region: South Yorkshire
Student population (approx): 32,235

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 4,932 beds

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Property	Beds	Distance	Operator	City
Cantor Hall	550	< 0.1 mi	—	Sheffield
Sellers Wheel	444	0.2 mi	West One	Sheffield
Archways	200	0.2 mi	Unite Students	Sheffield
Laycock Studios	180	0.2 mi	Student Roost	Sheffield
Leadmill Point	446	0.2 mi	Unite Students	Sheffield
The Gate	556	0.2 mi	Fresh Student Living	Sheffield
Redvers Tower	434	0.2 mi	Homes for Students	Sheffield
Exchange Works	437	0.3 mi	Now Students	Sheffield
Gatecrasher Apartments	434	0.3 mi	West One	Sheffield
Hannah Court	512	0.3 mi	Prestige Student Living	Sheffield
Truro Sheffield	237	0.3 mi	Fresh Student Living	Sheffield
Alliance House	502	0.3 mi	Omnia Space	Sheffield

Articles mentioning Sheffield Hallam University

MCR Expands Sheffield PBSA Portfolio with New Acquisitions

MCR Property Group has successfully acquired three key assets in Sheffield, adding 1,163 beds to its portfolio. This strategic move not only strengthens MCR’s presence in the city but also enhances its Flow Student platform as it aims for 10,000 beds this year.

14 August 2026

3 min read