Broadband in S70 5RD

Looking at S70 5RD 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 5RD stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S70 5RD. 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.

Translating the numbers at S70 5RD into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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 S70 5RD. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S70 5RD 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 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 anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S70 5RD is Meadowhall, 7.5 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 7.9 miles. Darnall offers another option at 9.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near S70 5RD 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.

4G outdoor coverage at S70 5RD reaches 99%. 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 5RD: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S70 5RD is Barnsley. The S70 postcode area contains 1228 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S70 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S70 5RD compare to its neighbours? S70 5XJ (0.24 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S70 5RB (0.31 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S70 5RP (0.28 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S70 5RJ (0.29 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S70 5RD, 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.

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

Pulling the data together for S70 5RD, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at S70 5RD. 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. Barnsley 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for S70 5RD. 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 5RD 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.