Broadband in S70 2QE

Looking at S70 2QE 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 2QE stands at 87.5%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S70 2QE. 87.5% 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.

Here is how the broadband at S70 2QE 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 2QE. 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 2QE, 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 87.5% 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.

The nearest train station to S70 2QE is Meadowhall, 9.8 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 9.9 miles. Darnall offers another option at 12 miles.

Properties around S70 2QE 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 2QE 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 2QE: remote working 90/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S70 2QE 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 2QE is below the area average of 97%.

How does S70 2QE compare to its neighbours? S70 2PX (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 66.7% superfast coverage and 16.7% gigabit. S70 2PL (0.06 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2AB (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 70% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 2PY (0.05 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at S70 2QE 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 2QE? 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.

Data is a starting point for Barnsley. 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 S70 2QE. 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.