Broadband in S70 1AL

Looking at S70 1AL in Barnsley? 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 S70 1AL stands at 85.7%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 14.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 14.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 14.3% 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S70 1AL. 71.4% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 14.3% 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.

Here is how the broadband at S70 1AL maps against common household needs. 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 S70 1AL. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S70 1AL 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 85.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 22 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include violent crime and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 9.8 miles from S70 1AL. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 9.8 miles. Darnall offers another option at 11.9 miles.

Properties around S70 1AL 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 S70 1AL 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 S70 1AL: remote working 100/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S70 1AL is Barnsley. The S70 postcode area contains 1228 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S70 ranges from 0% to 100%. S70 1AL is below the area average of 97%.

How does S70 1AL compare to its neighbours? S70 2QX (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2RE (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2RA (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 1AP (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S70 1AL 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 Barnsley depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S70 1AL? 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 S70 1AL. 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 S70 1AL. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Barnsley hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.