Broadband in S36 7JQ

Looking at S36 7JQ in Penistone? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S36 7JQ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 94.1% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 94.1% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 94.1% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S36 7JQ. 5.9% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 94.1% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at S36 7JQ into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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.

94.1% of properties at S36 7JQ can get Fixed Wireless Access broadband. This can be a useful alternative where fibre rollout is incomplete. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

0% of premises at S36 7JQ 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 1 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S36 7JQ is Meadowhall, 11.8 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Sheffield is the next closest at 12.8 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 12.8 miles.

Properties around S36 7JQ most commonly fall into council tax 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 S36 7JQ 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.

Suitability scores for S36 7JQ: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S36 7JQ is Barnsley. The immediate area is Penistone, a distinct community within the wider district. The S36 postcode area contains 741 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S36 ranges from 0% to 100%. S36 7JQ is above the area average of 94%.

How does S36 7JQ compare to its neighbours? S36 7JT (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 7LW (0.11 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 7LX (0.09 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 7JU (0.2 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at S36 7JQ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

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

What does all of this mean for someone considering S36 7JQ? Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for S36 7JQ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for S36 7JQ. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Penistone hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.