Build to Rent in Sheffield
22 schemes in the Directory.
BUILD TO RENT IN SHEFFIELD
The directory lists 22 build-to-rent schemes in Sheffield, mostly apartment buildings, with 4 single-family estates on the edges of the city. Together they account for 3,361 homes across the 20 with a recorded unit count. 18 are operational and a further 4 are in the pipeline — 3 under construction and 1 at planning stage. The largest are Velocity Village (443 homes), Farm Road (413 homes) and Soho Yard (368 homes). 13 operators run buildings here; the most active are Four Corners, Grainger and L1 Property. Completions span 2017 to 2027.
WHERE BTR IS BEING BUILT IN SHEFFIELD
The schemes are spread across the city rather than clustered: Kelham Island, Wellington Street, Sheffield city centre and Wicker Riverside lead, with 1 scheme in Kelham Island. Next to complete is The Hive, Kelham Island (2027).
WELL CONNECTED
13 of 15 multifamily schemes are within about 10 minutes’ walk of a rail or metro station.
Estimated walk times. Station data from NaPTAN (Department for Transport, OGL v3).
OPERATORS IN SHEFFIELD
10 more operators listed on the scheme pages below.
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BUILD TO RENT IN SHEFFIELD: QUESTIONS
- How many build-to-rent schemes are there in Sheffield?
- The directory lists 22 published build-to-rent schemes in Sheffield, together accounting for 3,361 homes where a unit count is recorded. 18 are operational, 3 under construction and 1 in planning. The count is generated from the live database, so it changes as schemes are added or move status.
- Which operators run build-to-rent buildings in Sheffield?
- 13 different operators run build-to-rent schemes in Sheffield. The most active by number of schemes are Four Corners, Grainger and L1 Property (Four Corners: 3, Grainger: 2, L1 Property: 2). Each operator profile lists every scheme it manages in the directory.
- What is the largest build-to-rent development in Sheffield?
- By recorded unit count the largest is Velocity Village with 443 homes, followed by Farm Road (413 homes) and Soho Yard (368 homes). 2 schemes have no unit count recorded yet and are excluded from this ranking.
- Are there build-to-rent homes under construction in Sheffield?
- Yes. 3 schemes are under construction and 1 is in planning in Sheffield. The next to complete is The Hive, Kelham Island (2027).
- What is the difference between build-to-rent and a normal rental?
- Build-to-rent homes are purpose-built or acquired for renting and held by a single professional owner, with an on-site or dedicated management team, rather than let individually by private landlords. Tenancies are typically longer and more flexible, and buildings often include shared amenities. Read how the directory defines build-to-rent.