Broadband in S70 2HS

Looking at S70 2HS 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 2HS stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 10 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for S70 2HS gives a better picture of what to expect. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at S70 2HS maps against common household needs. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at S70 2HS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S70 2HS 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S70 2HS 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.

The nearest train station to S70 2HS is Meadowhall, 10 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 10.1 miles. Darnall offers another option at 12.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near S70 2HS 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 2HS 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 2HS: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

S70 2HS 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%.

How does S70 2HS compare to its neighbours? S70 2AU (0.02 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2HA (0.02 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S70 2HL (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S70 2HX (0.06 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

Not every property at S70 2HS 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.

Life in Barnsley depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S70 2HS, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 2HS. 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 2HS 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.