Broadband in S73 9JX

Barnsley is home to S73 9JX. 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.

90% of premises at S73 9JX can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 10% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 10% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 10% 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S73 9JX. 10% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 80% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 10% 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.

Translating the numbers at S73 9JX 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 S73 9JX. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S73 9JX 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 violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S73 9JX is Rotherham Central, 7.1 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 8.3 miles. Darnall offers another option at 10.5 miles.

Properties around S73 9JX 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.

4G outdoor coverage at S73 9JX 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 9JX: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S73 9JX 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 9JX is below the area average of 99%.

How does S73 9JX compare to its neighbours? S73 9JZ (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.9% gigabit. S73 9ET (0.11 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 86.1% gigabit. S73 9LA (0.17 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 33.3% gigabit. S73 9NY (0.15 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S73 9JX gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Every part of Barnsley has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Looking at the overall picture for S73 9JX, 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.

Before making a decision about S73 9JX, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

S73 9JX in Barnsley: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.