Brass Founders, Sheffield

Located at 130 Scotland Street in Sheffield city centre, Brass Founders offers students a well-connected and convenient place to live, with the University of Sheffield just 0.5 miles away and the Shalesmoor tram stop within a short walk away. The property combines practical features such as all-inclusive bills, bike storage, and laundry facilities with social spaces, including a gym, a cinema room, and common areas. Living in this student accommodation Sheffield means having easy access to cafes, green spaces like Nursery Street Pocket Park, and popular city attractions nearby.

Where is Brass Founders located?

Brass Founders accommodation is located at 130 Scotland St, Sheffield S3 7DD, United Kingdom, in the city centre, just 0.5 miles from Sheffield Hallam University. Plus, the Meadow Street bus stop and the Moorfields bus stop are both a 3 min walk away, so getting around the city is easy. Also, Brass Founders Sheffield offers access to many local hangouts like Couch coffee shop (0.4 miles, 9 min walk) and Nursery Street Pocket Park (0.7 miles). Overall, the location of Brass Founders Sheffield keeps students well connected to campus, cafes, and everyday essentials.

Why is Brass Founders accommodation a great choice for students?

Students prefer this accommodation as it offers a central city centre location and proximity to the University of Sheffield, only 0.5 miles away, with nearby transport links. The Brass Founders student accommodation offers all-inclusive rent and many practical amenities like an on-site gym, bike storage and a cinema room. Sheffield ranks 3rd overall in the UK’s Best Student Cities. Not only that, but this student housing has strong safety features like CCTV, on-site service team, and contents insurance. So, students can easily head to lectures, meet friends, or relax after a long day in the common rooms. Here’s why students like this student residence:

All-inclusive living: Rent covers utility bills and high-speed Wi-Fi, helping you manage your budget without unexpected costs.

Excellent resident amenities: From a fully equipped gym and cinema room to social spaces featuring table football, air hockey, built-in Twister, and a basketball hoop, the property offers everything needed for a balanced student lifestyle.

Social and relaxation spaces: Enjoy a variety of communal areas, from an outdoor courtyard with picnic benches and table tennis to a shared common room featuring comfortable seating, a TV, pool table, and table football.

Excellent connectivity: With Sheffield Hallam University within walking distance and convenient transport links nearby, travelling across the city is simple and efficient.

Comprehensive safety measures: CCTV monitoring, secure entry systems, fire safety provisions, contents insurance, an on-site support team, and 24/7 assistance contribute to a secure living environment.

Which universities and colleges are close to Brass Founders residence?

Universities, including the University of Sheffield (0.5 miles) and Sheffield Hallam University (1.0 mile), are super close to this student accommodation, so students can easily get to early lectures. What’s more, Upperthorpe Library is 0.6 miles, a 13 min walk away, so students can study and do research in a quiet, focused environment.

Not only that, but students also living in Brass Founders can find part-time work opportunities, as this property is in the Sheffield City Centre. Opportunities are in sectors such as retail and customer service (roles like sales assistants and stock assistants), hospitality and events (roles like baristas and kitchen porters), and education and student support (roles like student brand ambassadors and campus tour guides). In addition, this city offers a range of internship and placement opportunities in fields like engineering and advanced manufacturing, digital technology and IT, and finance, with well-known recruiters including Rolls-Royce, Boeing UK, Siemens Digital Industries, Amodo Design, Arm, Deloitte, and KPMG.

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What are the top attractions and hangout spots near Brass Founders student housing?

This student accommodation places you close to plenty of local student favourites, including The First Sip Cafe (0.3 miles, 6 min walk) and The Grind Cafe (0.3 miles, 8 min walk) and Ponderosa Cafe (0.3 miles, 6 min walk). Nursery Street Pocket Park, is just 0.7 miles, a 15 min walk away for some time in nature. Students who like staying active will appreciate having an on-site gym and for those who like to keep up with sports, the Goodwin Sports Centre (1.0 miles, 12 min on bike). Not only that, Lyceum Theatre is 0.9 miles away, a 16 min walk away for those who enjoy the performing arts. Also, if students want to watch a movie, the ODEON Luxe Sheffield (0.9 miles, 17 min walk)is also closeby. Beyond these, there are plenty of popular attractions close to this student accommodation in Sheffield City Centre like:

• Crucible Theatre (2.0 miles): Located in Tudor Square, this iconic theatre is globally recognised for hosting the World Snooker Championship and is a major cultural landmark in Sheffield.
• Peace Gardens (1.7 miles): A popular city centre area, next to the Town Hall, with beautiful water features, landscaped gardens and lively atmosphere.
• Sheffield Botanical Gardens (1.5 miles): A lovely 19-acre Victorian garden with large green areas, which are great for walks and feature some wonderful historic glasshouses.
• Kelham Island Museum (0.7 miles): This fascinating museum celebrates Sheffield's industrial history, featuring more than 300 years of innovation in the city's famed steelmaking industry.
• Sheffield Cathedral (0.6 miles): This historic cathedral is one of Sheffield's oldest landmarks. With its stunning stained glass windows and rich history, it is a place of beauty and wonder.

How convenient is commuting from Brass Founders accommodation?

This student accommodation is just a 5 min walk from the Scotland Street bus stop (0.2 miles) and a 7 min walk from the Shalesmoor tram stop (0.3 miles), so commuting from here is easy. Plus, this property offers bike storage, so nearby campuses are even more accessible. Students in Sheffield tend to spend around £12.70/week on transport. But this neighbourhood has a walk score of 92/100 and students here mostly walk everywhere. Plus, if students need to use public transport, they can get the Zoom Beyond 18–21 Pass, a South Yorkshire travel scheme that reduces single bus fares to £1.80.Some of the transport links near the Brass Founders residence are as follows:

What does the rent at Brass Founders student accommodation cover?

The Brass Founders student accommodation has all-inclusive billing, which means gas, electricity, water, heating, and Wi-Fi are all included. This help with budgeting, given that the cost of living in Sheffield, United Kingdom, is around £360 – £430/week.

• Rent Inclusion: Gas, electricity, water, heating, Ultrafast Broadband & Wi-Fi.
• Amenities: On-site gym, cinema room, bike storage, laundry, vending machine, recycling, outside space, a common room with sofas, table football, built-in Twister, air hockey and a basketball hoop.
• Safety & Security Features: CCTV, 24/7 assistance, onsite service team, fire system, contents insurance, secure door access.

What type of students should choose Brass Founders accommodation?

Brass Founders is a good fit for students who want university, transport links, and everyday essentials all within easy reach. It suits those who like having a lively student environment around them and also having comfortable spaces to unwind, stay active, or spend time with friends after classes. Students who are likely to feel most at home here include:

• Students who prefer walking to campus instead of long daily commutes.
• Those looking for a central location with cafes and city attractions nearby.
• Students who likebalancing study time with an active social life.
• Gym users who appreciate fitness facilities within their accommodation.
• Students who enjoy spending time in shared social and recreation spaces.
• Those who value simple budgeting with bills included in rent.
• Students seeking easy access to buses, trams, and city transport.
• International students wanting a well-supported and secure living environment.