Central Place
Central Place is a modern and luxurious student accommodation in Sheffield. Formerly known as Sheffield 2, this purpose-built student accommodation offers a wide range of rooms for students to choose from. With its central location, it provides easy access to some of Sheffield's finest universities which are a few minutes away, all within walking distance. The property offers fully furnished rooms with high-quality facilities like free Wi-Fi, laundry, and an on-site team. This student housing in Sheffield provides an ideal living experience for students who want to live in the heart of Sheffield's student village.
Location:
Central Place, Sheffield student accommodation is perfectly located to cater to the needs of students from all walks of life. With the nearest bus stop just 4 minutes away and the nearest tram stop just a 4-minute' walk away, you have all the local transport you need at your convenience. The Sheffield West Street Tram Station takes 4 minutes to reach on foot, whereas Sheffield Train Station is a 10-minute drive away, making it convenient for you to get around. The property is situated close to a plethora of cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, and pubs, making it an ideal location for students who enjoy an active social life. With Tesco right below the property, going grocery shopping will be as easy as it can be.
Features:
Central Place offers a wide variety of rooms that will fit your needs. With the standard room package, you will get a room and a bathroom, along with a communal kitchen shared between 4 to 5 people. Every room here is fully furnished and has a comfortable bed, wardrobe, study desk, and plenty of storage for all your belongings. Prepare home-cooked meals in the fully-equipped shared kitchen when you're hungry, or take a break from studying and hang out with the other residents in the communal room. Central Place, Sheffield offers free on-site cycle storage, so your bike is always secure. With high-quality facilities like free Wi-Fi, content insurance, laundry facilities, and an on-site team, your stay will be more convenient than ever. The property also has a brand-new yoga studio for residents to relax and unwind.
Rooms:
Central Place, Sheffield offers a wide range of rooms for students to choose from, including Ensuites, One Bed Apartments & Two Bed Apartments. The bronze ensuite room package includes a single bed, wardrobe, study desk, shared bathroom and kitchen. The silver ensuite room package includes a double bed, wardrobe, study desk, shared bathroom and kitchen. The gold ensuite room package includes a double bed, wardrobe, study desk, and an en-suite bathroom and kitchen. For those looking to move in with friends, the property also offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments with a private rooms, shared bathrooms, and kitchens.
Fully Furnished
Utility Bills Included
Fridge
WiFi
MicrowaveDistance from City Centre
14 m
10 m
6 mPrice Match Guarantee
24x7 Personal Assistance
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Room Options
Study desk and chair
Wardrobe
Windows / Curtains
Small Double Bed
Study desk and chairWardrobeWindows / CurtainsSmall Double BedFacilities in Central Place
Apartment
Fully FurnishedUtility Bills IncludedFridgeWiFiMicrowave
Electric StoveCommunity
CCTV
Gameroom
Parking Space
Social Events
Communal Relaxing & Study Area
Specially Abled Access
Laundry Room
Barbecue AreaExplore Beyond Central Place
City Hall (Stop CH1)Division StreetWest Bar Green (Stop WB1)
Orchard Square Shopping CentreKelham ArcadeNearby Locations
- Bar: The Orange Tree, Revolution
- Entertainment: Curve Theatre, O2 Academy Leicester
- Restaurant: Turtle Bay, The Smoke Haus
- Shopping Centre: Highcross Leicester, Haymarket Shopping Centre
- Supermarket: Tesco, Sainsbury's
Location & Maps
Edward St, Sheffield S3 7BY, United KingdomPayments
Booking Deposit:-
- When you make a booking with the property for the 2025/26 academic year, you may be asked to pay a £250 deposit to secure your room and ensure it is returned in good condition at the end of your tenancy.
- This is your damages deposit. The deposit will be returned in full at the end of your tenancy unless the property has a reason to make deductions, for example, for unpaid rent, damages and broken/missing inventory items.
- When it’s time to leave the property, you’ll be asked to complete a Departure Envelope. This will give the property an idea of your check out date and time and allow them to start processing your deposit refund. The property will conduct an inspection of your room to determine if there are any cleaning costs or damage charges that should be deducted from your deposit.
Installment Plan:-
1. Pay in Full - due 100% at the Start of Contract.
2. Pay in Instalments - 4 termly instalments due 5% at the Start of Contract, 35% on 1st November, 30% on 1st February and 30% on 1st May.
3. Pay 9 Monthly Instalments - Additional +2% of the rent needs to be paid if you choose monthly instalments. Please inform about the same while making a booking.
Due dates of monthly instalment payments are: -
10% - Due at the time of booking
10% - Due on 1st October
10% - Due on 1st November
10% - Due on 1st December
15% - Due on 1st January
10% - Due on 1st February
10% - Due on 1st March
10% - Due on 1st April
15% - Due on 1st May
Guarantor Requirement
The property requires you to provide a guarantor. The guarantor can be an international guarantor, not necessarily UK based.
Additional Fees
Dual occupancies are subject to an additional weekly charge of £25 and will be applicable to studios (To be eligible for dual occupancy, both residents must be students).
Mode Of Payment
Pay using a Credit Card, Debit Card or Bank Transfer.
House Policies
Cancellation Policy
Cooling Off Period
1. You can cancel your booking in writing or by sending an email directly to the property within 3 days of accepting your tenancy agreement. If you decide to cancel your accommodation booking within these 3 days, they will arrange a full refund of your deposit and/or any payments you have made.
2. If you book your accommodation on or after 1 August 2025, your cooling off period will reduce to 24 hours only from the point you accept it. If you do cancel your booking within these 24 hours, they will arrange the return of your full deposit and/or any payments you have made.
Note: If you check in to your accommodation and collect the keys during the cooling-off period, the cooling-off period will immediately and automatically end at the point you accept the keys.
Replacement Tenant Found
If you do not wish to live at the property for one or more of the below reasons you will be required to find a replacement person to take over your tenancy:
1. Change of mind.
2. Booked different accommodations.
3. Accepted onto a placement or exchange program.
4. Single semester course.
5. Classes temporarily or permanently being delivered online.
6. Decide to commute to your University city.
YOU ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO DO THIS UNTIL 31 MAY 2026. FROM AND INCLUDING 1 JUNE 2026 A TENANCY TAKEOVER IS NOT POSSIBLE.
The replacement person must be a student and match the preferences of the accommodation (e.g. female-only flat), and you must not have any rent arrears. Also, an existing resident/an individual who has a completed 2025/26 room booking with the property cannot be used as a replacement person.
The Original student must send confirmation in writing to the property stating they authorise the tenancy takeover - without this confirmation the property will be unable to process the takeover.
A TENANCY TAKEOVER FEE OF £50 WILL APPLY. This fee is non-refundable and covers the costs associated with changing your tenancy agreement.
The replacement person must sign a contract for the entire length of your tenancy agreement and secure this with payment of the deposit. If a replacement person is found, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the start date of the replacement person’s tenancy period, provided that the replacement person has signed their tenancy agreement and any applicable cooling-off period has expired. They will also return your deposit (minus any deductions relating to unpaid rent and/or to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU WILL REMAIN LIABLE FOR THE RENT UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT PERSON HAS SIGNED THEIR TENANCY AGREEMENT AND PAID THE DEPOSIT, ANY APPLICABLE COOLING-OFF PERIOD HAS EXPIRED AND THEIR TENANCY PERIOD HAS STARTED.
Other cancellation policies
CANCELLATION OF BOOKINGS BY THE PROPERTY FOR 2025/26 ACADEMIC YEAR CANCELLATION BEFORE CHECK-IN: -
1. The property may cancel your booking at its discretion at any time before you check-in to the property if:
(i) you have any rent arrears or owe any amounts/fees under any prior tenancy agreement or occupation contract with them or any member of its group;
(ii) you have not paid the rent due by the rent date, according to the payment frequency chosen during the booking process;
(iii) you have not paid the damages deposit;
(iv) you have not provided your guarantor's signed guarantee agreement (a) within 14 days of signing your tenancy agreement/occupation contract, or (b) before your check-in date, whichever is the earlier; or
(v) you have not checked-in within 14 days of the start of the tenancy period/occupation period, unless you have made arrangements with the property for late arrival. You will be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination.
2. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time before the first day of the tenancy period/occupation period if you are not able to start or continue your course of study at your chosen university or college. You must notify them in accordance with the terms of their 2025/26 Cancellation Policy.
TERMINATION DURING TENANCY PERIOD/OCCUPATION PERIOD: -
1. The property may terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract at any time during the tenancy period/occupation period if:
(i) you cease to be student in full time education in the United Kingdom;
(ii) you engage in any criminal or antisocial behavior;
(iii) you breach or fail to observe any obligation or other term of your tenancy agreement or occupation contract; or
(iv) your property is located in Scotland or Northern Ireland, the rent is unpaid for 14 days after becoming due (whether legally demanded or not).
They will comply with all applicable laws when terminating your tenancy agreement/occupation contract in these circumstances.
The effect of such termination will be to end the tenancy period/occupation period but will not release you from any outstanding obligation and you will still be liable for the rent up to and including the date of termination and any other payments due.
2. If your property is located in England, they may apply to court for possession of the accommodation if any of the grounds numbered 2, 6, 7A, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 or 17 in Schedule 2 of the Housing Act 1988 exist or arise.
3. If your property is located in Wales, they may make a possession claim to court for possession of the accommodation in the circumstances set out in Chapters 3 and 7 of Part 9 of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016.
Note: Full details of the circumstances when they can terminate your tenancy agreement/occupation contract are set out in your tenancy agreement/occupation contract. You are advised to read the tenancy agreement/occupation contract carefully.
No Visa No Pay:-
If you fail to obtain the visa needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year & you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy.
To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.
Please email or write to your property (within 24 hours) explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant visa authorities/embassy supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided to their satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence) and they will arrange to return your deposit (if you have already moved into your accommodation, this would be less any deductions relating to unpaid rent owed (if any) for the period you have occupied the Accommodation up to the approved date of cancellation and the condition of your room/flat upon your departure).
Note:
1. They assess all cancellation requests on a case-by-case basis.
2. The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.
No Place No Pay:-
If you wish to terminate your tenancy agreement after the cooling-off period has expired, there are some circumstances where you may be able to be released from your tenancy.
To submit a cancellation request, please send an email or letter directly to your property with supporting evidence as set out below. The property will respond as soon as possible with a decision or requesting additional information to support your request. Please note that failure to send any, or insufficient, official written evidence supporting the reason for your cancellation request may delay a decision being made.
The following procedure applies to the below:
1. Failed to receive the grades needed to take up your University place at the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
2. The pre-sessional English language course required to take up your University place is canceled.
3. University entry is deferred from the start of the 2025/26 academic year until the start of the 2025/26 academic year.
If you’ve confirmed your accommodation but then can no longer attend the affiliated University for the 2025/26 academic year for one or more of the above reasons, you may be able to cancel. Please email or write to your property explaining the reason(s) you need to cancel and enclosing official written evidence from the relevant University and/or Summer School and/or UCAS supporting the reason(s) why you cannot attend the relevant University.
If sufficient evidence is provided (within 24 hours) to the property's satisfaction, you will be eligible for release from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval of your cancellation request (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence). You will remain liable for the Rent from the Tenancy Start Date until the date of approval of your cancellation request. They will arrange to return your deposit if any was paid. However, if you have already moved into your Accommodation, the deposit will be subject to deductions for any unpaid rent for the period of occupancy of the Accommodation up to the approved cancellation date, as well as any charges related to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure.
The following procedure applies to the below:
1. Eviction from University
2. Voluntary withdrawal from University
Canceling your tenancy agreement for one of the above reasons is subject to approval at their sole discretion. They will consider cancellation requests for these reasons on a case-by-case basis.
Please email or write to your property explaining the reason why you would like to cancel your tenancy and enclosing official written evidence from the University supporting the reason for your request.
Please note that until a decision is made by the property you will continue to be liable for the rent.
If your cancellation request is approved, you will be released from your tenancy agreement from the date of their approval (which will not be earlier than the date they receive satisfactory evidence supporting the request). You will remain liable for the Rent from the Tenancy Start Date until the date of approval of your cancellation request. They will arrange the return of your deposit if any was paid; however, if you have already moved into your Accommodation, the deposit will be subject to deductions for any unpaid rent for the period of occupancy of the Accommodation up to the approved cancellation date, as well as any charges related to the condition of your room/flat upon your departure.
Note: The end of the academic year, or the conclusion of any examination period, does not qualify for release from the tenancy and tenants will remain liable for the full tenancy period in their tenancy agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, you will remain fully liable for the entire duration of the tenancy agreement regardless of the academic calendar or exam schedules.
Application Policy
Education Requirement
PhD Permitted
Postgraduate
Undergraduate
Nationality or Region
Unlimited nationality
Required Documents
Passport
Visa
Early Move-in Policy
Check with site team
Pets Policy
No Pet
Smoking Policy
Can't smoke
Frequent Asked Question (FAQ's)
What is platform fees?
Is it Refundable?
Will the booking fee be refunded to the student?
Why should a student book with UniAcco and not directly with the Property Manager?
What room types do you have?
Whether you want to share with friends or have your own private Studio, our Roosts offer a great selection of room types for everyone. Our rooms range depending on where you decide to book and you can view these through our individual property pages.
Can I sublet (do a tenancy takeover) with or from my friend?
No, subletting any part of your accommodation is not permitted as per your accepted tenancy agreement. If you need to move out early, contact the reception team to discuss the option of a tenancy takeover.
When will I receive my deposit back?
Your deposit payment is held in a deposit protection scheme until your tenancy end date. It will be returned to you after a successful check-out inspection, ensuring there are no damage or cleanliness issues. You can find our complete deposit process here.
