Where’s best to live: Broomhall

Price – ££

Atmosphere – Intimidating

Likelihood of becoming embroiled in a turf war – Moderate

Broomhall is extraordinarily close to everything. It’s a 5-minute walk from the Students’ Union, 10 minutes from West Street and Division Street, and 10 minutes from Aldi on St Mary’s Gate. It’s a haven of laziness. You’ll never need a taxi again. What more could you want?

What’s that? You want it to be cheap? You’d think that Broomhall’s proximity to everything would be reflected in the price of its accommodation. But you’d be thinking wrong. I pay £66 per week for my room in a 6 bedroom house. Admittedly, it’s a bit tatty but who cares when it’s a 30-second walk from a corner shop that sells 5 packets of unusually tasty super noodles for £1?

A disused church

Unfortunately there’s not much going on in terms of nightlife. There’s one pub, The Hanover, and it’s absolutely terrifying. But not to worry – Broomhall is so close to the Students’ Union, West Street, and Division Street you needn’t be concerned about the lack of fun. Broomhall has also been the location for some pretty happening house parties. Well … at least one happening house party.

Disgusting

The Broomhall area offers a rare uphill view of the Royal Hallamshire and it looks just as disgusting from below as it does from any other angle. When asked what he thought of Broomhall, local resident Sam Lee-Potter described it as ‘surprisingly leafy’. There are some allotments and a nice little bit to sit in when it’s sunny. It’s also not far from the Botanical Gardens.

A nice little bit to sit in

There’s an intimidating gang presence and a few twats who ride around on mopeds. But who cares when there’s a corner shop that sells 5 packets of unusually tasty super noodles for £1?