Places to be in Sheffield: S2

General Description 

The S2 area is an excellent example of the gems found within the City of Sheffield. It is located around 20 minutes away from the city center via bus and just 10 minutes by car. S2 is instantly recognizable for it’s vast selection of great restaurants and shops located nearby. The area is made up of great places to live such as Heeley, Highfield, Norfolk Park, Park Hill and more!

There are several lettings agencies that serve S2. Belvoir Sheffield also provides letting services within this area. The properties within S2 are mainly Victorian 3 bed terraced properties, some semi-detached circa 1960 plus some small developments of modern town houses and flats. A list of conveyancing solicitors that operate in the area can be found here

One of the highlights of S2 is Heeley Millenium Park. It has a bike trail with great views, multi use games area and hosts many festivals and events. Meersbrook Park and Graves Park are also close by. Graves Park is a spectacle as the largest park in Sheffield, housing a zoo, playground and tearoom within its grounds. For more information on the parks, click here

In S2 you will find plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes nearby at Heeley Green and on London and Chesterfield Road. Heeley Retail Park includes Matalan, Pets at Home, Next, Boots and Currys, there is also a pound shop and Lidl nearby. Within the area there is also the Queens Road Retail Park, which contains useful shops such as Dreams Bed Superstore and Magnet amongst many more!

Leisure activities can be found in the form of Heeley Swimming Pool and Gym located on Broadfield Road. One of the main attractions in S2 is the up and coming “Antiques Quarter” on Broadfield Road, London and Abbeydale Road. Live music can also be found at the Heeley Institute. Contact information and news on upcoming live events can be accessed here 

Heeley Green Surgery, on 302 Gleadless Road is the nearest medical practice to the area.

Transport

Bus routes through S2 are the 10a to Manor, 47 to Shiregreen, 20 and 20a to Hillsborough. Further travel routes for other locations in S2 can be found here

Schools

Schools within the area include the new Anns Grove Infant School, which is a modern, green school with ground-sourced heat pumps to reduce energy usage. Other schools in the area are All Saints Catholic High School, Sheffield Park Academy The Sheffield College, Lowfield Primary School, Norfolk Park School Seven Hills School, Heritage Park Community School.

Places Of Worship

Places of worship provided in the area include Heeley Parish Church, Madina Masjid Trust, Mother of God Parish, Meersbrook Park United Reformed Church.

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Help With Moving

An experienced removal company, Henry Speight Ltd which is currently serving S2.