Broadband in S62 7UA

Wentworth is home to S62 7UA. 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 broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S62 7UA stands at 75%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 62.5% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 62.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 62.5% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S62 7UA. 12.5% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 12.5% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 12.5% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 62.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 13% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at S62 7UA into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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 S62 7UA. 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 S62 7UA, 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 87.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 4.4 miles from S62 7UA. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 4.9 miles. Darnall offers another option at 6.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near S62 7UA 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 7UA 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S62 7UA: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S62 7UA falls within the Rotherham local authority area. 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 7UA is below the area average of 98%.

How does S62 7UA compare to its neighbours? S62 7US (0.06 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S62 7UP (0.1 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 85% gigabit. S62 7UQ (0.17 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S62 7UU (0.19 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S62 7UA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

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

What does all of this mean for someone considering S62 7UA? 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for S62 7UA. 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.

This covers the key data for S62 7UA. 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.