Broadband in S62 7SA

Wentworth is home to S62 7SA. 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.

83.3% of premises at S62 7SA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for S62 7SA gives a better picture of what to expect. 11.1% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 5.6% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 83.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 11% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

Here is how the broadband at S62 7SA 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S62 7SA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S62 7SA, 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.

0 crimes were reported near S62 7SA in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S62 7SA is Rotherham Central, 3.5 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 4.5 miles. Darnall offers another option at 6.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near S62 7SA is 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S62 7SA 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.

Suitability scores for S62 7SA: remote working 90/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S62 7SA is Rotherham. The immediate area is Wentworth, a distinct community within the wider district. The S62 postcode area contains 613 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S62 ranges from 0% to 100%. S62 7SA is below the area average of 98%.

How does S62 7SA compare to its neighbours? S62 7ST (0.25 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S62 7UN (1.21 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S63 6HD (1.28 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S62 7SH (1.1 miles, Rotherham) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S62 7SA has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S62 7SA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 Wentworth depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S62 7SA, here is what stands out. 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 Wentworth. 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 S62 7SA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Wentworth hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.