DN5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 963 postcodes across 4 sectors in Doncaster.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
963
DN5 is Barnsley's postal district with 963 postcodes. 92.5% access gigabit networks, and superfast is near-universal at 98.8%, reflecting substantial cable infrastructure investment.
Broadband speeds in DN5
Share of DN5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 963 postcodes in the district.
DN5 is Barnsley's postal district with 963 postcodes and strong urban broadband performance. Gigabit covers 92.5% of postcodes, superfast reaches 98.8%, and only 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps, indicating virtually universal high-speed availability. The 6.2% in the mid-range 30-300 Mbps band comprises postcodes served by older networks or deliberate speed capping rather than infrastructure gaps. Wireless coverage is minimal at 1.7%, consistent with dense, pervasive cable coverage across the district. Within DN5, broadband quality is reliable and uniformly distributed across all addresses. The postcode represents full cable connectivity across all 963 premises. Barnsley's postal district delivers reliable broadband foundation across nearly all addresses, making it competitive for households with demanding internet applications. Speed outcomes are predictable and consistent across the postal district.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN5 splits into 4 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN5 0 | 235 | 99% | 0% | 90% |
| DN5 7 | 280 | 97% | 0% | 87% |
| DN5 8 | 242 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| DN5 9 | 206 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
All DN5 0 postcodes (235)
All DN5 7 postcodes (280)
All DN5 8 postcodes (242)
All DN5 9 postcodes (206)
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Living in Doncaster
Barnsley's DN5 postal district delivers reliable broadband foundation across nearly all premises, making it competitive for households with demanding internet use.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
DN5 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit picture in DN5?
92.5% of postcodes have it available, all via cable. The remaining 7.5% are mostly in 30-300 Mbps.
Are there any problem postcodes in DN5?
Only 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps, effectively negligible across 963 postcodes.
Why is wireless coverage so uncommon here?
1.7% of postcodes only. Cable networks are dense enough to reach most premises.
How does Barnsley compare to Doncaster?
DN4 (Doncaster) has slightly higher gigabit at 98.7%, but DN5 is competitive and equally reliable.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources