Broadband in S71 5AS

Barnsley is home to S71 5AS. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

96.3% of premises at S71 5AS can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. 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 S71 5AS gives a better picture of what to expect. 3.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 96.3% 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.

Translating the numbers at S71 5AS into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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 S71 5AS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S71 5AS 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.

2 crimes were reported near S71 5AS in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was other theft. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S71 5AS is Rotherham Central, 8.9 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Meadowhall is the next closest at 9.2 miles. Darnall offers another option at 11.5 miles.

Properties around S71 5AS 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 S71 5AS 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 S71 5AS: remote working 90/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S71 5AS falls within the Barnsley local authority area. The S71 postcode area contains 1216 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S71 ranges from 0% to 100%. S71 5AS is close to the area average of 99%.

How does S71 5AS compare to its neighbours? S71 5AD (0.13 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S71 5AE (0.17 miles, Barnsley) has 93.8% superfast coverage and 93.8% gigabit. S71 5AB (0.23 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S71 5AA (0.29 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S71 5AS has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at S71 5AS 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.

Looking at the overall picture for S71 5AS, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 S71 5AS. 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 S71 5AS. 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.