Broadband in S74 9SW

Looking at S74 9SW 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.

0% of premises at S74 9SW can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 10 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S74 9SW tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps 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 9SW maps against common household needs. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached S74 9SW 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 9SW, 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 0% 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.

The nearest train station to S74 9SW 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 8.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near S74 9SW 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 9SW 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 9SW: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

S74 9SW 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%.

How does S74 9SW compare to its neighbours? S74 9SN (0.03 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S74 9SL (0.05 miles, Barnsley) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S74 9SJ (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S74 9ST (0.12 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S74 9SW, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 9SW, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 9SW. 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.