Broadband in S72 9GN

This is the area guide for S72 9GN, located in Great Houghton (Barnsley). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S72 9GN 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.

The speed distribution at S72 9GN tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 83.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 16.7% 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 S72 9GN 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 (FWA) is available to 100% of premises at S72 9GN. FWA uses a fixed antenna to deliver broadband without a phone line or fibre cable. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S72 9GN, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S72 9GN totalled 2 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Other frequent types include violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S72 9GN is Rotherham Central, 10.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Meadowhall is the next closest at 11.3 miles. Darnall offers another option at 13.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near S72 9GN 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 S72 9GN 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 S72 9GN: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S72 9GN is Barnsley. The immediate area is Great Houghton, a distinct community within the wider district. The S72 postcode area contains 710 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S72 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S72 9GN compare to its neighbours? S72 9HD (0.09 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S72 9HB (0.21 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S72 9LX (0.81 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S72 9HF (0.94 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

Not every property at S72 9GN 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.

Great Houghton offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S72 9GN? Broadband is the main concern at S72 9GN. 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. Great Houghton 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.

Data is a starting point for Great Houghton. 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.

That is the full data picture for S72 9GN in Great Houghton. 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.