Broadband in S26 7XY

Thorpe Salvin is home to S26 7XY. 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 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S26 7XY. 33.3% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 33% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

Translating the numbers at S26 7XY into daily use gives a clearer picture. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at S26 7XY. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S26 7XY 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering S26 7XY totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S26 7XY is Woodhouse, 6.1 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Darnall is the next closest at 9 miles. Chesterfield offers another option at 9.2 miles.

Properties around S26 7XY most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Rotherham. 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 S26 7XY 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 S26 7XY: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

S26 7XY falls within the Rotherham local authority area. The immediate area is Thorpe Salvin, a distinct community within the wider district. The S26 postcode area contains 541 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S26 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S26 7XY compare to its neighbours? S80 3EF (0.57 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S80 3FP (0.65 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 7XS (0.91 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S80 3EH (2.01 miles, Rotherham) has 77.3% superfast coverage and 11.4% gigabit.

Not every property at S26 7XY 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.

Thorpe Salvin 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 S26 7XY, a few things are worth highlighting. Broadband is the main concern at S26 7XY. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. Rotherham as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Thorpe Salvin has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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 Thorpe Salvin. 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.

S26 7XY in Thorpe Salvin: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.