Broadband in S36 9DA

S36 9DA sits in Penistone, 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.

100% of premises at S36 9DA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 33.3% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for S36 9DA gives a better picture of what to expect. 66.7% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 33.3% 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. 33.3% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at S36 9DA 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 is not currently available at S36 9DA. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S36 9DA, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering S36 9DA totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 11.2 miles from S36 9DA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Sheffield is the next closest at 11.6 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 11.6 miles.

Properties around S36 9DA 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 9DA 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 9DA: 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 9DA 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 9DA is above the area average of 94%.

How does S36 9DA compare to its neighbours? S36 6DR (0.19 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 9UX (0.16 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 9UY (0.23 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 6AW (0.25 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at S36 9DA 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.

Looking at the overall picture for S36 9DA, a few things are worth highlighting. 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.

Data is a starting point for Penistone. 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.

This covers the key data for S36 9DA. 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.