Broadband in S74 0LZ

Barnsley is home to S74 0LZ. 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 70.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 70.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 70.7% 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 S74 0LZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 29.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 70.7% 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. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at S74 0LZ 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 S74 0LZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S74 0LZ 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.

0 crimes were reported near S74 0LZ 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.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 6 miles from S74 0LZ. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 6.4 miles. Darnall offers another option at 8.2 miles.

The most common council tax band near S74 0LZ 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 S74 0LZ 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 S74 0LZ: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S74 0LZ is Barnsley. The S74 postcode area contains 516 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S74 ranges from 0% to 100%. S74 0LZ is close to the area average of 96%.

How does S74 0LZ compare to its neighbours? S74 0AP (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 96.7% superfast coverage and 96.7% gigabit. S74 0BX (0.16 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S74 0AX (0.13 miles, Barnsley) has 92.9% superfast coverage and 64.3% gigabit. S74 0AS (0.14 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S74 0LZ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for S74 0LZ, 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.

That is the full data picture for S74 0LZ 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.