Broadband in S36 4HJ

Looking at S36 4HJ in Dunford? 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.

76.2% of premises at S36 4HJ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S36 4HJ. 9.5% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 14.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 76.2% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 10% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at S36 4HJ 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S36 4HJ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

4.8% of premises at S36 4HJ fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S36 4HJ totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S36 4HJ is Meadowhall, 14.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Sheffield is the next closest at 14.3 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 14.3 miles.

Properties around S36 4HJ most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S36 4HJ is available across 99% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S36 4HJ: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for S36 4HJ is Barnsley. The immediate area is Dunford, a distinct community within the wider district. The S36 postcode area contains 741 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S36 ranges from 0% to 100%. S36 4HJ is below the area average of 94%.

How does S36 4HJ compare to its neighbours? S36 4HB (1.1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 4HN (1.21 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S36 4HH (1.49 miles, Barnsley) has 89.5% superfast coverage and 78.9% gigabit. S36 4AD (1.09 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S36 4HJ 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.

Dunford offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S36 4HJ? Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for S36 4HJ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for S36 4HJ. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Dunford hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.