Broadband in S74 9EE

S74 9EE 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S74 9EE stands at 54.5%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 54.5% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 54.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 54.5% 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for S74 9EE gives a better picture of what to expect. 45.5% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 54.5% 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 9EE 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 9EE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S74 9EE 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 54.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 5.9 miles from S74 9EE. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 6.1 miles. Darnall offers another option at 8.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near S74 9EE 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 9EE 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

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

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

How does S74 9EE compare to its neighbours? S74 9EH (0.04 miles, Barnsley) has 91.7% superfast coverage and 91.7% gigabit. S74 9EB (0.1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 89.7% gigabit. S74 9EF (0.09 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S74 9EG (0.1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S74 9EE, 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.

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

Looking at the overall picture for S74 9EE, 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.

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 S74 9EE. 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.