And many people will be planning a move in the new year - either heading to the city for the first time, buying a bigger property or downsizing.
But where is the best place to live within Sheffield?
Obviously that depends what you’re after, whether it’s good schools, a buzzing nightlife, transport links or something else which is most important to you.
The cost of housing is also a big factor for most of us when it comes to choosing a neighbourhood in which to live.
Dore was recently named as one of the best places to live in Yorkshire, but house prices there are out of reach for most people.
The average house price in Sheffield stands at £223,000 as of August 2024, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
We’ve put together a list of some of the best, most affordable places to live in Sheffield, where the average house price is under £250,000 and in many cases well below the average price for the city.
We’ve based our list on a mixture of reader recommendations and key factors including schools, shops, pubs and restaurants, transport links, green spaces, leisure facilities and community events.
We’ve used the average price paid for a property in that area during the year ending in March 2024, based on the latest neighbourhood breakdown from the ONS.
What do you think of our list? Are there any other areas of Sheffield you think should be included where you can get a surprising amount for your money?
1. Crookes
Crookes has a vibrant community, with some treasured local shops, a popular street market and top restaurants including No Name, Casanova and Paesani. It has some great green spaces on its doorstep, like Crookes Valley Park and Weston Park, and it's not far from Sheffield city centre. The median house price in Crookes for the year ending in March 2024 was £230,000. | National World Photo: David Kessen
2. Chapeltown
Chapeltown has good transport links, including a railway station, a nice selection of pubs, shops and restaurants, and good schools nearby. There's also a popular market. The average house price for the year ending in March 2024 was £210,000. | National World Photo: Dean Atkins
3. Woodhouse
Woodhouse is one of the more affordable parts of Sheffield in which to live. It's close to some lovely green spaces, including Shire Brook Valley and Woodhouse Washlands nature reserves. One Star reader said: "I've lived here most of my life and I use all the pubs and the West End Club. It’s just a top laugh. No champagne Charlies in this village." The average house price in Woodhouse West during the year ending in March 2024 was £137,200. | Google Photo: Google
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4. Ecclesfield
Ecclesfield is a historic village dating back to the Domesday book. Today it is a friendly suburb, with a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, a thriving community-run library and a popular park with bowling greens, tennis courts, football pitches, a children’s play area and a bandstand. The average house price during the year ending in March 2024 was £242,500 for Grenoside & Eccelsfield North, and £165,000 for Ecclesfield South. | National World Photo: David Kessen