Broadband in S61 2SE

Looking at S61 2SE in Ecclesfield? 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.

0% of premises at S61 2SE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. 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 S61 2SE. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at S61 2SE mean in practice? 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S61 2SE yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S61 2SE, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S61 2SE totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S61 2SE is Meadowhall, 3.2 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 4.3 miles. Darnall offers another option at 5.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near S61 2SE is Band C. The billing authority is Sheffield. 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 S61 2SE 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.

Suitability scores for S61 2SE: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S61 2SE is Sheffield. The immediate area is Ecclesfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The S61 postcode area contains 867 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S61 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S61 2SE compare to its neighbours? S61 2SD (0.53 miles, Sheffield) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S35 1QP (0.59 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S61 2PW (0.41 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 95.3% gigabit. S35 1SW (0.41 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at S61 2SE, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

Ecclesfield 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 S61 2SE, a few things are worth highlighting. Broadband is the main concern at S61 2SE. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. Sheffield 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. Ecclesfield 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for S61 2SE. 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.

S61 2SE in Ecclesfield: 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.