Broadband in S18 7WE

Looking at S18 7WE in Holmesfield? 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S18 7WE stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 30 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S18 7WE tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 50% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 50% 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.

Here is how the broadband at S18 7WE maps against common household needs. 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at S18 7WE. 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 S18 7WE, 50% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 S18 7WE 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 S18 7WE is Dore & Totley, 2.5 miles away. A short drive or cycle gets you to the platform. Bus links may also connect. Chesterfield is the next closest at 6.2 miles. Sheffield offers another option at 7.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near S18 7WE is Band C. The billing authority is North East Derbyshire. 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 S18 7WE 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 S18 7WE: remote working 55/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S18 7WE is North East Derbyshire. The immediate area is Holmesfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The S18 postcode area contains 583 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S18 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S18 7WE compare to its neighbours? S18 7WG (0.72 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 14.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S17 3BP (0.84 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S17 3BS (1.22 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S18 7WF (1.18 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 25% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

Not every property at S18 7WE 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.

Life in Holmesfield depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S18 7WE? Broadband is the main concern at S18 7WE. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. North East Derbyshire 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. Holmesfield 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 S18 7WE. 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.

That is the full data picture for S18 7WE in Holmesfield. 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.