Broadband in S35 7DA

S35 7DA sits in Wortley, part of Barnsley. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S35 7DA stands at 27.8%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for S35 7DA gives a better picture of what to expect. 61.1% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 11.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 27.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 61% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at S35 7DA mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is available to 27.8% of premises at S35 7DA. FWA uses a fixed antenna to deliver broadband without a phone line or fibre cable. FWA is an option for some properties. Check individual provider coverage before committing.

0% of premises at S35 7DA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 38.9% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S35 7DA totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 6.4 miles from S35 7DA. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Sheffield is the next closest at 7.3 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 7.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near S35 7DA is Band C. The billing authority is Barnsley. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at S35 7DA reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S35 7DA: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for S35 7DA is Barnsley. The immediate area is Wortley, a distinct community within the wider district. The S35 postcode area contains 877 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S35 ranges from 0% to 100%. S35 7DA is below the area average of 97%.

How does S35 7DA compare to its neighbours? S35 7FA (1.05 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S35 7DG (1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S35 7DR (1.6 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S35 7EU (1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 50% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S35 7DA, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Wortley depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S35 7DA, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Wortley. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for S35 7DA in Wortley. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.