Broadband in S36 9PA

Looking at S36 9PA in Dunford? 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 coverage here stands at 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S36 9PA 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.

What do the broadband speeds at S36 9PA 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 is not currently available at S36 9PA. 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 9PA, 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.

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 vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S36 9PA is Meadowhall, 13.8 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 9PA 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 9PA 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 9PA: 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 9PA is Barnsley. 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 9PA compare to its neighbours? S36 9NH (0.56 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9NN (0.86 miles, Barnsley) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9ND (0.98 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 9NT (0.83 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S36 9PA, 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 Dunford has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for S36 9PA, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at S36 9PA. 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.

Data is a starting point for Dunford. 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 9PA. 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.