Located just south of the city centre in the Highfield area, the Forge is home to over 1,000 students - making it a vibrant choice for student accommodation in Sheffield.
We have a wide range of rooms available at the Forge, from en-suite rooms in shared flats to self-contained, private studios. Check out the room options to find the right one for you.
On the ground floor, you’ll find your common room. Unwind after a hard day of study with a game of pool, ping pong, or table football. Sink into a sofa in front of the TV, or work up a sweat in the gym. It’s all for you, and it’s all free.
The Forge is only half a mile from Sheffield city centre, which is a 15-minute walk. It’s the same distance from here to Sheffield Hallam University’s City and Collegiate campuses, and you can walk to the University of Sheffield in just 20 minutes.
You’ll find a large Aldi supermarket just across the road - perfect for getting your groceries on a student budget. And Bramall Lane stadium is right here too, home to Sheffield United Football Club.
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Studio rooms
Individual flats with your own kitchen and own bathroom
CLASSIC STUDIO
Classic studios have three-quarter beds and a choice of external or internal views.
Premium range 1 studios have double beds. Some studios have additional floor space and/or a two-seater sofa. All premium studios are suitable for double occupancy.
All of the following comes included in the room price
With Unite Students you won't have to worry about the little details. We've got everything covered, from internet to contents insurance.
Your living essentials
All bills included in the rent
Wi-fi included throughout the property
Basic contents insurance included
Secure properties looked after by service teams 24/7
Log any maintenance requests with our teams via the free MyUnite app
On site support from property teams
24/7 emergency contact centre
Facilities in The Forge
Furnished bedrooms and fitted kitchens
Study and socialise in your common space
Laundry facilities in the property
Bike storage
Vending machines - snacks on site!
Keep fit at your convenience with an on-site gym
Local area
On your doorstep
Social scenes
The Forge is ideally located between Ecclesall Road, West Street and the city centre, meaning Sheffield’s vibrant student nightlife is right on your doorstep.
The popular student area of Ecclesall Road is just around the corner, where there are a great number of shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. There is also a very handy selection of Tesco, Sainsbury’s and M&S supermarkets.
Also, you will have access to all the amenities of the city centre just a short 10-minute walk away. The city centre is home to all the high street shops you’d expect in a busy university city, such as River Island, Topshop, H&M and New Look.
The picturesque Peace Gardens, located right next door to the town hall, are just a short walk from The Forge and are host to many vintage fairs throughout the year.
What's around?
There are two cinemas in the city centre, both under a 10-minute walk from The Forge. A short tram journey away you will find Valley Centertainment which contains a large Cineworld cinema, bowling alley and a choice of restaurants and fast food outlets. A little further on the tram is Meadowhall, Europe’s eighth largest indoor shopping centre and home to 280+ shops and restaurants.
Sheffield has a wealth of local parks that are worth visiting. Endcliffe Park, the closest to The Forge, is located at Hunters Bar at the top of Ecclesall Road. The park features a café where you can get snacks, food and drinks – perfect for unwinding after lectures.
Getting active
Students staying at The Forge benefit from their very own on-site gym. Use of the gym is free for your entire stay with us. As well as the obvious health benefits, it’s a great way to get to know more of the building’s residents.
The Forge is located on the street next to the home of one of Sheffield’s most famous football teams, Sheffield United. Bramall Lane is home to their 32,000-seater stadium of the same name, and has a great atmosphere on match days.
Sheffield's large swimming centre, Ponds Forge, has both lane and leisure pools . The centre is located a 10-minute walk away and close to the train station.
As well as there being a free gym at The Forge, you will find a number of chain gyms in the city, including a Pure Gym just five minutes down the road. There are a number of snooker and pool halls in the city, the closest one being on Sharrowvale lane, just off Ecclesall Road.
Close and convenient
Travel and transport
There is a bus stop across the road from The Forge on London Road and buses travel into the city centre and other areas such as Hillsborough, High Green and Woodseats. Sheffield train station is just a 10-minute walk away.
Sheffield’s Supertram runs a reliable and punctual service with routes to Meadowhall and Valley Centretainment. The closest tram stop to The Forge is on West Street.
There is also bike storage available on site at The Forge if you prefer to cycle around the city.
Local essentials
There are plenty of shopping options around The Forge. A Sainsbury’s supermarket is right next door, and there’s an Aldi across the road. A little further down the street, you’ll find a range of smaller food shops, takeaways and a Chinese supermarket.
The city centre, just a 10-minute walk or a three-minute bus ride, is home to all the high street banks and shops that you’d expect in a popular university city.
The popular Ecclesall Road is close by and has everything you could need including supermarkets, gift shops, banks, pharmacies, clothes shops and many food outlets. Ecclesall Road is one of the most popular student areas in Sheffield and residents at The Forge love living so close to it!
Your wellbeing
The university offers students medical care through The Porter Brook Medical Centre which is located on Sunderland Street, a 5-10 minute walk from The Forge.
The university also offers welfare, financial and career advice to all its students and these can be found in various advice clinics across campus. The Forge is in close proximity to all the campus departments so students are never far away from the help they may need.
Aside from the campus facilities, it is handy to also know that Sheffield Royal Hallamshire Hospital is located on Glossop Road. The Northern General Hospital, with an A&E department, is located on Herries Road.
