Broadband in S40 1JR

Looking at S40 1JR in Chesterfield? 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 S40 1JR stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 50% 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.

The speed distribution at S40 1JR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 50% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 50% 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. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at S40 1JR 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 S40 1JR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S40 1JR 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.

In the latest month of data, 16 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include violent crime and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Chesterfield station is the closest rail link at 0.3 miles from S40 1JR. That is walkable for most people. No car needed for the daily commute. Dore & Totley is the next closest at 6.9 miles. Woodhouse offers another option at 9.3 miles.

Properties around S40 1JR most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Chesterfield. 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 S40 1JR 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 S40 1JR: remote working 100/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S40 1JR is Chesterfield. The S40 postcode area contains 982 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S40 ranges from 0% to 100%. S40 1JR is close to the area average of 99%.

How does S40 1JR compare to its neighbours? S40 1LA (0.03 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S40 1LD (0.05 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S40 1JY (0.08 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 85% gigabit. S40 1QE (0.08 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at S40 1JR, 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 Chesterfield has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for S40 1JR, here is what stands out. Strong broadband and close transport links give flexibility for both commuting and remote work. 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 Chesterfield. 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.

S40 1JR in Chesterfield: 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.