HD8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 905 postcodes across 3 sectors in Kirklees.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
905
HD8 in Barnsley covers 905 postcodes with solid ultrafast penetration at 90.2%. Fixed wireless reaches three in five postcodes, reflecting the area's mixed settlement pattern.
Broadband speeds in HD8
Share of HD8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 905 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds pass 90.2% of postcodes, supported by substantial fixed wireless technology reach at 59.4%. Cable networks provide the complementary infrastructure carrying roughly half of ultrafast capacity. The 7.6% of postcodes accessing 30 to 300 Mbps speeds remain squarely in the superfast tier, which overall reaches 97.8%. Only 0.7% fall below 10 Mbps, and no postcodes breach the universal service obligation. The 905 postcodes in HD8 show consistent coverage quality, with most premises able to support streaming and video calls reliably. This profile sits between the ultra-strong HD4 and HD5 in the north, and the more challenged HD9 to the south.
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
59%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HD8 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD8 0 | 278 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
| HD8 8 | 325 | 97% | 0% | 88% |
| HD8 9 | 302 | 98% | 0% | 88% |
All HD8 0 postcodes (278)
All HD8 8 postcodes (325)
All HD8 9 postcodes (302)
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Living in Kirklees
Barnsley's 905 postcodes show broad access to reliable streaming and video-call speeds. The low below-10-Mbps share (0.7%) means connectivity constraints affect only a small minority of residents.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
HD8 broadband FAQs
What's the story with fixed wireless technology in HD8?
59.4% of postcodes use fixed wireless technology, making it a substantial complement to cable rather than the dominant delivery method.
Do all premises meet superfast speeds?
97.8% reach 30 Mbps or faster. Only 0.7% remain below 10 Mbps, a very small tail.
Is HD8 typical for this region?
At 90.2% ultrafast, HD8 ranks above many UK postcodes but below the strongest codes like HD4 and HD5.
How many premises need to investigate alternatives?
Roughly seven postcodes out of every 1,000 fall below 10 Mbps, suggesting targeted rather than widespread problems.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HD8 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources