To ask here about moving to Sheffield

[MindDisco]

I posted on the Sheffield local board but didn't get any responses so I'm hoping you can all help me out (even if it's to tell my IABU for posting here).

Hi

I was born in Sheffield and grew up close by but have lived in London now for over ten years. I know the areas I grew up in but that was a very long time ago and I'm sure a lot has changed.

I've recently got a much more flexible job with the idea to buy our first house in Sheffield and commute to London for 1-2 days a week, and the remainder working from home. My partner will do similar

We've got a budget of up to £350k and are first time buyers that like old houses instead of new builds. Looking for a minimum of 3/4 bedrooms (we need office space for working at home). Looking to start a family within 1-2 years of moving.

Does anyone have any areas they would recommend within that price range and also that would enable a quick journey to the train station? I don't drive, so was thinking being on the tram route would make getting to a 7am train a bit quicker. I'm worried about relying on buses, but maybe I've been in London traffic too long.

Any recommendations gratefully received. I'm really looking forward to coming home and being closer to my family.

Always learn to drive. How often do you read tales of woe on here from miserable women whose clincher is always s "I can't drive"?
You don't have to own a car but a driving licence is part of an education.

Yes learn to drive. You dont need to buy a car immediately but it will give you that option and so more flexibility later on.

I used to live in Holloway. If you're used to living in the thick of it then don't move to Dore. We started looking there and ruled it out because a) there wasn't a lot going on and b) I don't drive and transport was better where we are now.

I don't drive and have two small children (6m and 2y). I do intend to pick up lessons again as soon as I get a few spare hours a week but I've survived without a car so far... People in Sheffield seem to drive EVERYWHERE.