South Yorkshire Area Guides

South Yorkshire was once an industrial heartland, but today is a place where heritage and history meets modern attractions. More than half of the county lives in the Sheffield Urban Area, but from the market town of Doncaster to the rural villages on the outskirts of Rotherham, there is great variety in terms of lifestyle and property. South Yorkshire is landlocked, but there is no shortage of outdoor activities here, with the Peak District and plenty of rolling hills and rivers in the area. Schools here tend to be good, and transport connections by road and rail are as well, enabling people who work in the county’s cities to live elsewhere and commute and connecting South Yorkshire to places on the East Coast Main line, including London. 

Living in South Yorkshire

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Doncaster is a town and metropolitan borough that is located in the county of South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber, in the North region of England. Doncaster is one of Yorkshire's most historic towns which sits in a perfect location for anyone looking to buy or rent a property amongst a mix of urban and rural charm. With a vibrant town centre and many quaint suburban villages, Doncaster offers a diverse range of properties that are suited to residents that have different budgets and requirements, such as Georgian townhouses, large Edwardian detached and semi-detached properties, and flats/apartments. The town also boasts a great variety of historic architecture from Norman castles to Georgian mansions and country halls. 

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Sheffield is a major city and metropolitan borough which is located in the county of South Yorkshire, in the North of England. Situated on the western side of the Peak District National Park and with Derbyshire to the south, Sheffield's position makes a perfect destination for those looking to live around stunning countryside whilst also benefiting from being near to a city with useful amenities. Sheffield is a thriving city that has the River Sheaf running through it, along with an abundance of culture, vibrance and historical reference. With a deep history that was first established through steel, this lead to the city undergoing major development which now boasts a flourishing art and culture scene, with most of the historic factories having been transformed into galleries, theatres and museums.