Living in Kelham Island, Sheffield

Monthly rent in GBP (£). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Sheffield dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about £1,150/month — roughly 6% above the city median, and mid-priced of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run £1,380 - £1,620/month and three-bedrooms £1,750 - £2,050/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Sheffield areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the trendy, breweries, creative tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Crookes.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Shalesmoor as the nearest tram stop, Neepsend Lane Pitstop as nearby green space and Hua Mei Oriental Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the Kelham Island reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Kelham Island, Sheffield?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kelham Island costs £1,050 - £1,250/month (second-hand contract) or £850 - £1,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from £1,380 - £1,620/month, and a 3-bedroom from £1,750 - £2,050/month.

Is Kelham Island safe for expats?

Kelham Island has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.

How long is the commute from Kelham Island to Sheffield center?

The commute from Kelham Island to Sheffield city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is Kelham Island like to live in?

Former industrial quarter turned hipster hub. Craft breweries, street food, riverside walks. In our data it is tagged as trendy, breweries, creative.