Brass Founders, sheffield

Brass Founders Sheffield – Student Accommodation

A lot of university life happens outside the classroom. It is the walk to lectures in the morning, a quick supermarket run before dinner, and finding somewhere to switch off after spending hours on coursework.

Brass Founders Sheffield sits on Scotland Street, close to both universities and the city centre. The location works well for students who want campus, shops, cafés, and social spots within easy reach rather than planning every day around long commutes.

Brass Founders student accommodation combines private living spaces with shared facilities throughout the building, giving residents places to study, exercise, meet people, or simply spend time outside their rooms. As a modern student accommodation Sheffield, it provides a balanced living environment that supports both academic focus and social interaction.

Brass Founders Address & Location

Address: 130 Scotland Street, Sheffield, S3 7DD, United Kingdom

The location places residents close to many of the places students end up using regularly.

• Need groceries after lectures? Supermarkets are nearby.

• Fancy grabbing food with friends? The city centre and Kelham Island are both within easy reach.

• Need somewhere quieter for an afternoon? Libraries and green spaces around Sheffield are not far away either.

 

Halls Brass Founders also benefits from good transport connections across the city. Walking, cycling, buses, and trams all make getting around Sheffield relatively straightforward.

Abbeyfield Park and Endcliffe Park provide somewhere different to spend an hour away from campus and coursework, while Sheffield City Archives and local libraries remain useful when you need a change of study environment.

 

Why Choose Brass Founders Sheffield Student Accommodation?

Accommodation usually starts feeling important once classes become busy and routines begin to settle. Convenience starts saving time in ways that seem small at first but quickly become noticeable.

A few things make Brass Founders Sheffield a popular choice among students:

• Stay Close to University and the City Centre: The University of Sheffield is around a ten-minute walk away, while Sheffield Hallam University can also be reached without spending large parts of the day travelling. The city centre and Kelham Island both sit nearby, so lectures and social plans fit comfortably into the same routine.

• Choose Between Shared and Independent Living: Different students enjoy different living arrangements. Some prefer having flatmates around and sharing a kitchen. Others like cooking, studying, and spending time entirely in their own space. Brass Founders gives residents both options through en-suite rooms and self-contained studios.

• Keep Accommodation Costs Straightforward: Electricity, heating, water, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance are already included in the rent. There are no separate utility accounts to organise and no surprise bills arriving halfway through the semester.

• Spend Time Somewhere Other Than Your Room: Everyone reaches the point where they need a change of surroundings. The cinema room, common areas, gym, and outdoor courtyards give residents different places to sit, catch up with friends, or take a break after a long day.

• Have Everyday Essentials Already in Place: Laundry facilities, bike storage, secure entry systems, maintenance support, and on-site staff remove many of the small inconveniences that can become frustrating during the academic year.

 

Room Types & Weekly Rent at Brass Founders

The room you move into in September rarely stays just a bedroom. At different points in the year, it becomes a study space, somewhere to eat dinner after late lectures, and occasionally the place where you end up spending an entire rainy Sunday.

Sheffield Brass Founders includes both en-suite rooms and private studios, giving residents different ways to experience university living.

 

En-suite Rooms

 

Room Type	Starting Price
Large Standard Double Ensuite	£101.0 per week
Double Partly Accessible Ensuite	£101.0 per week
Large High Double Ensuite	£104.0 per week
Extra Large Standard Double Ensuite	£106.0 per week
Extra Large High Double Ensuite	£109.0 per week
Basic En-suite	£110.0 per week
Classic Ensuite	£110.0 per week
Premium Range 1 Ensuite	£115.0 per week
Premium Range 2 Ensuite	£150.0 per week
Premium Range 3 Accessible En-suite	£155.0 per week

 

Studio Apartments

 

Room Type	Starting Price
Large Standard Double Studio	£131.0 per week
Double Partly Accessible Studio	£136.0 per week
Extra Large Standard Double Studio	£138.4 per week
Large High Double Studio	£158.0 per week
Classic Studio	£189.0 per week
Premium Range 1 Studio	£189.0 per week
Premium Range 1 Accessible Studio	£205.0 per week
Premium Range 2 Studio	£215.0 per week
Premium Range 3 Accessible Studio	£235.0 per week

 

Studio Apartments:

Everything sits within one private space, including the kitchen, bathroom, study area, and sleeping space. Residents who prefer having complete control over their routine generally find studios a better fit.

• Accessible Room Options: Brass Founders student accommodation also includes accessible and partly accessible rooms across different categories, giving students additional flexibility when selecting accommodation that matches their requirements.

 

Facilities & What's Included in the Rent

University weeks rarely follow the same pattern. Some evenings disappear into coursework. Other evenings involve going to the gym, watching a film, or finding somewhere to sit and talk with friends for an hour.

The facilities around Brass Founders reflect those different routines.

 

Around the Building

 

Facility	How Students Usually Use It
Common Room	Catching up with friends and spending time outside your room
Cinema Room	Film nights and relaxed evenings with other residents
Gym	Workouts before lectures or after a long day on campus
Outdoor Courtyards	Fresh air and a change of surroundings
Bike Storage	Useful for students who cycle around Sheffield
Laundry Facilities	Washing clothes without leaving the building
Vending Machines	Snacks and drinks during busy study periods
Recycling Facilities	Everyday waste disposal and recycling

 

Bills Included

The weekly rent covers:

• Electricity 

• Gas

• Heating

• Heating

• Water

• Wi-Fi

• Contents Insurance

 

Safety & Security

Settling into university already comes with enough adjustments. Brass Founders Sheffield includes:

• CCTV monitoring

• Secure door entry systems

• 24-hour security

• On-site concierge support

• Maintenance assistance

• Fire safety systems

Most residents probably hope they never need to think about these things. The reassurance comes from knowing support and security are already there if something goes wrong.

 

Brass Founders Clearing Availability

Not everyone books accommodation months before university begins. Some students receive their offers through Clearing, some decide to switch universities later than expected, and others simply start looking for accommodation after results day. If you find yourself in that position, it's still worth checking Brass Founders clearing availability.

Depending on the time of year, rooms at Brass Founders student accommodation may still be available for late bookings. Because the rooms are furnished and bills are already included, students can settle in without spending the first few weeks sorting out internet connections, utility accounts, or basic furniture.

Clearing moves quickly, particularly in student cities like Sheffield. If Brass Founders student halls appears on your shortlist, checking availability sooner rather than later usually gives you more room categories to consider.

 

Universities Near Brass Founders Sheffield

One thing students quickly appreciate about living in central Sheffield is that getting to lectures doesn't have to take up a large part of the day. The location of halls of residence Brass Founders places both major universities within straightforward reach.

 

Institution	Distance / Travel Information
University of Sheffield – St George's Campus	Around 0.68 miles away
University of Sheffield – Western Bank Campus	Approximately 0.81 miles away
Sheffield Hallam University – Collegiate Campus	Around 1.44 miles away
Sheffield Hallam University – City Campus	Approximately 2.04 miles away

 

Living at Brass Founders Sheffield means lectures, libraries, coffee runs between classes, and evenings in the city all sit within the same part of town rather than being spread across long commutes.

 

Who Should Choose Brass Founders Sheffield?

Accommodation tends to feel different once the semester starts. Some students want somewhere quiet where they can shut the door and focus. Others prefer living in a building where there are places to meet people and spend time outside their room.

Brass Founders Sheffield may suit you if you:

• Study at the University of Sheffield and would rather walk to lectures than rely on buses every morning.

• Attend Sheffield Hallam University and want good transport connections alongside city-centre convenience.

• Like having social spaces available for film nights, games, or simply spending time with friends.

• Use the gym regularly and appreciate having one in the same building.

• Prefer keeping accommodation costs straightforward with utilities, Wi-Fi, and contents insurance included in the rent.

• Want a private studio with your own kitchen and bathroom.

• Enjoy shared living and don't mind cooking or hanging out with flatmates.

Many residents choose Brass Founders student accommodation because it combines practical things that matter every week, such as location and bills, with spaces that make university feel a little less like living alone in a room.