Broadband in S73 0HB

Looking at S73 0HB 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 coverage here stands at 83.3%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 33.3% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S73 0HB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 16.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 33.3% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at S73 0HB mean in practice? 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 S73 0HB. 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 S73 0HB, 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.

0 crimes were reported near S73 0HB in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S73 0HB is Rotherham Central, 6.3 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 6.7 miles. Darnall offers another option at 8.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near S73 0HB 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 S73 0HB 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 S73 0HB: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S73 0HB falls within the Barnsley local authority area. The S73 postcode area contains 747 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S73 ranges from 0% to 100%. S73 0HB is below the area average of 99%.

How does S73 0HB compare to its neighbours? S73 0ND (0.09 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S73 0NF (0.14 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S73 0NB (0.15 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S73 0NE (0.16 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S73 0HB, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. 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 S73 0HB, here is what stands out. 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 S73 0HB. 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.