Broadband in S74 0PJ

Looking at S74 0PJ 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S74 0PJ stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S74 0PJ. 100% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at S74 0PJ 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S74 0PJ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S74 0PJ, 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 S74 0PJ totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S74 0PJ is Rotherham Central, 6.1 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 6.1 miles. Darnall offers another option at 8.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near S74 0PJ 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 S74 0PJ 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 S74 0PJ: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

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

How does S74 0PJ compare to its neighbours? S74 0AF (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 72.4% gigabit. S74 9PD (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S74 9QY (0.14 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 77.8% gigabit. S74 9PZ (0.12 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at S74 0PJ 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.

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

Pulling the data together for S74 0PJ, 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 0PJ 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.