Broadband in S40 1XR

Looking at S40 1XR 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.

100% of premises at S40 1XR can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S40 1XR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 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 S40 1XR 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 is not currently available at S40 1XR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S40 1XR 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.

16 crimes were reported near S40 1XR in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. 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 0.1 miles from S40 1XR. That is walkable for most people. No car needed for the daily commute. Dore & Totley is the next closest at 7.1 miles. Woodhouse offers another option at 9.3 miles.

Properties around S40 1XR 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 1XR 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 1XR: remote working 95/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

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

How does S40 1XR compare to its neighbours? S40 1XL (0.02 miles, Chesterfield) has 73.3% superfast coverage and 30% gigabit. S41 7SA (0.06 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. S40 1XA (0.06 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 92.9% gigabit. S40 1XJ (0.08 miles, Chesterfield) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S40 1XR has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S40 1XR, 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.

Life in Chesterfield depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S40 1XR? 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 1XR 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.