It’s no secret that Sheffield is a fantastic place to live - and new data proves it.
The city has long been known for having an unrivalled blend of culture, community, friendliness, countryside, music, pubs, entertainment, shopping and affordability.
Now statistics from Compare My Move show how strong a pull it has on those who are in the know - the people who live there.
The moving services firm says Sheffield is top of the table for ‘loyalty’ - the percentage that stay in the city when moving house is higher than any other in the UK.
It found 53.8 per cent of Sheffield residents who moved last year stayed in Sheffield. This compared with just 31.8 per cent in Manchester, where people were keener to get away. In Leeds the number who stayed in Leeds when moving house was 42.9 per cent.
What solidifies this loyalty is that when moving out of Sheffield, most residents don’t tend to go very far. The top places they moved to in 2023 were Rotherham, London, Chesterfield and Leeds, according to Compare My Move.
It seems you just can’t help but be moved by living in Sheffield - here are what readers think are the 11 best things about it.
5. Peak District on our doorstep
Lots of people mentioned how lucky we are in Sheffield to have the beautiful Peak District on our doorstep, including Jeanette Hall and Sophie Raynor. This glorious view of the viaduct at Monsal Head is one of many amazing spots within the national park which are only a short drive, cycle, or, if you're feeling energetic, run, away from the city. Photo: Lauren Maltas
6. Amazing parks, countryside and other green spaces
You don't have to leave Sheffield, of course, to enjoy the great outdoors, as many of you rightly pointed out. There are some amazing countryside walks and beautiful parks within the city. Asked what the best thing about living in Sheffield is, Rash Khan said: "It's simple... the views are amazing!" Sheffield Botanical Gardens is just one of the many wonderful green spaces with which the city is blessed. Photo: Scott Merrylees
7. Sheffield fishcakes
Another Steel City delicacy, the Sheffield fishcake is a simple but delicious staple within the city. A generous portion of cod sandwiched between two slices of potato and then battered and fried, it is miles better than what most people outside of Yorkshire call a fishcake. Thanks to Bridget Burley, Marina Wilkinson and others for suggesting this Photo: Robert Cumber
8. Henderson's Relish
You don't have to live in Sheffield to get Henderson's Relish of course but it's much easier to get here than elsewhere in the UK or abroad. It's been adding flavour to our lives since 1885. Lauren Searle, Nicola Darwent and Lauren Taylor were among those who suggested it as one of the best things about living in Sheffield. Photo: JPI media