Broadband in S44 5JZ

Glapwell is home to S44 5JZ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S44 5JZ stands at 16.7%. That is below the UK average of 93%. 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 S44 5JZ. 83.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 16.7% 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.

Translating the numbers at S44 5JZ into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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 S44 5JZ. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S44 5JZ, 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S44 5JZ is Chesterfield, 6.5 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Woodhouse is the next closest at 12.3 miles. Dore & Totley offers another option at 13.2 miles.

Properties around S44 5JZ most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Bolsover. 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 S44 5JZ 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 S44 5JZ: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

S44 5JZ falls within the Bolsover local authority area. The immediate area is Glapwell, a distinct community within the wider district. The S44 postcode area contains 598 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S44 ranges from 0% to 100%. S44 5JZ is below the area average of 94%.

How does S44 5JZ compare to its neighbours? S44 5NN (0.06 miles, Bolsover) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S44 5LU (0.05 miles, Bolsover) has 51.4% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S44 5LE (0.22 miles, Bolsover) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S44 5LA (0.18 miles, Bolsover) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S44 5JZ, 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.

Glapwell 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 S44 5JZ, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 Glapwell. 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.

That is the full data picture for S44 5JZ in Glapwell. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.