Broadband in S72 0AB

Looking at S72 0AB in Great Houghton? 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.

Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S72 0AB tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 15.8% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 84.2% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at S72 0AB 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 S72 0AB. 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 S72 0AB, 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.

2 crimes were reported near S72 0AB in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was vehicle crime. Other frequent types include violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S72 0AB is Rotherham Central, 8.5 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Meadowhall is the next closest at 9.8 miles. Darnall offers another option at 12.1 miles.

Properties around S72 0AB 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.

4G outdoor coverage at S72 0AB 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 S72 0AB: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S72 0AB falls within the Barnsley local authority area. The immediate area is Great Houghton, a distinct community within the wider district. The S72 postcode area contains 710 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S72 ranges from 0% to 100%. S72 0AB is close to the area average of 96%.

How does S72 0AB compare to its neighbours? S72 0EN (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S72 0BG (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 27% gigabit. S72 0BL (0.06 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S72 0AW (0.11 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at S72 0AB, 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.

Great Houghton 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 S72 0AB, 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.

Before making a decision about S72 0AB, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for S72 0AB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Great Houghton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.