Broadband in S36 9NH

S36 9NH sits in Dunford, 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.

0% of premises at S36 9NH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S36 9NH tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at S36 9NH maps against common household needs. 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S36 9NH yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at S36 9NH 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 9NH totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S36 9NH is Meadowhall, 13.9 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Sheffield is the next closest at 14.1 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 14.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near S36 9NH 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S36 9NH 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 9NH: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

S36 9NH falls within the Barnsley local authority area. The immediate area is Dunford, 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 9NH compare to its neighbours? S36 9NT (0.35 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9PA (0.56 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9ND (0.7 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9NN (0.73 miles, Barnsley) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at S36 9NH, 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.

Dunford offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S36 9NH? Broadband is the main concern at S36 9NH. 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. Dunford 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.

Before making a decision about S36 9NH, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for S36 9NH. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Dunford hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.