Broadband in S70 1SZ

Looking at S70 1SZ 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.

71.4% of premises at S70 1SZ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for S70 1SZ gives a better picture of what to expect. 28.6% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 71.4% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 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 S70 1SZ 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 S70 1SZ. 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 S70 1SZ, 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 71.4% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S70 1SZ totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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 1SZ. 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 12 miles.

The most common council tax band near S70 1SZ 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 S70 1SZ 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S70 1SZ: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does S70 1SZ compare to its neighbours? S70 1SH (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 33.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2JR (0.03 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 1SJ (0.05 miles, Barnsley) has 88.9% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2JB (0.05 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S70 1SZ gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 Barnsley has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S70 1SZ? 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 1SZ. 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.

That is the full data picture for S70 1SZ in Barnsley. 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.