Broadband in S26 7XS

Harthill with Woodall is home to S26 7XS. 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 coverage here stands at 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 10 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S26 7XS tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 100% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at S26 7XS mean in practice? HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency. The concentration of slow connections here is significant. For households that depend on the internet, checking real speeds before moving is essential. Satellite broadband via Starlink is worth considering.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at S26 7XS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S26 7XS fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering S26 7XS totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Woodhouse station is the closest rail link at 5.8 miles from S26 7XS. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Darnall is the next closest at 8.7 miles. Chesterfield offers another option at 8.7 miles.

Properties around S26 7XS most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Rotherham. 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 S26 7XS 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 S26 7XS: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for S26 7XS is Rotherham. The immediate area is Harthill with Woodall, a distinct community within the wider district. The S26 postcode area contains 541 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S26 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does S26 7XS compare to its neighbours? S80 3EF (0.8 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 7ZE (1.18 miles, Rotherham) has 83.3% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. S26 7WE (1.27 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S26 7XY (0.91 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at S26 7XS, 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.

Every part of Harthill with Woodall has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for S26 7XS, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 Harthill with Woodall. 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.

This covers the key data for S26 7XS. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Harthill with Woodall hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.