Broadband in S36 9FN

This is the area guide for S36 9FN, located in Penistone (Barnsley). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S36 9FN stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S36 9FN. 50% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at S36 9FN mean in practice? 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is available to 100% of premises at S36 9FN. FWA uses a fixed antenna to deliver broadband without a phone line or fibre cable. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

0% of premises at S36 9FN 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering S36 9FN 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.

The nearest train station to S36 9FN is Meadowhall, 12.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Sheffield is the next closest at 12.5 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 12.5 miles.

Properties around S36 9FN 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S36 9FN is available across 99% of the area. 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 9FN: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S36 9FN 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%.

How does S36 9FN compare to its neighbours? S36 9QJ (0.62 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9LY (0.73 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 9SB (0.75 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9AR (0.94 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S36 9FN, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Every part of Penistone has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Looking at the overall picture for S36 9FN, a few things are worth highlighting. Broadband is the main concern at S36 9FN. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. Barnsley as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Penistone has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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.

That is the full data picture for S36 9FN in Penistone. 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.