Broadband in S74 9DG

S74 9DG sits in Barnsley. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 11.1%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 11.1% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 11.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 11.1% 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 S74 9DG. 88.9% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 11.1% 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.

Here is how the broadband at S74 9DG maps against common household needs. 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 (FWA) is available to 100% of premises at S74 9DG. 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 S74 9DG, 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 11.1% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S74 9DG 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 9DG is Rotherham Central, 6.4 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 6.4 miles. Darnall offers another option at 8.6 miles.

Properties around S74 9DG 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S74 9DG 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S74 9DG: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S74 9DG 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 9DG is below the area average of 96%.

How does S74 9DG compare to its neighbours? S74 9RZ (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S74 9SG (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 93.3% superfast coverage and 93.3% gigabit. S74 0QN (0.13 miles, Barnsley) has 70.6% superfast coverage and 70.6% gigabit. S74 0QS (0.13 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S74 9DG, 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.

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 9DG, 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.

Before making a decision about S74 9DG, 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.

That is the full data picture for S74 9DG 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.