S26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 541 postcodes across 7 sectors in Rotherham.
Full fibre
91%
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
541
S26 is a Rotherham district with high gigabit availability. 90.5% have full fibre gigabit capability and 97.6% access superfast, covering this 541-postcode zone thoroughly.
Broadband speeds in S26
Share of S26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 541 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre gigabit serves 90.5% of S26's 541 postcodes. Superfast reaches 97.6%, leaving only 2.4% without reliable fast broadband and a mere 0.1% below the Universal Service Obligation. Households here predominantly access gigabit speeds. Those on superfast-only services (7% of postcodes) experience 30-67 Mbps, adequate for everyday use. The 9.1-point gap between gigabit and superfast suggests selective final-mile deployment, typical of areas where main-line fibre exists but some premises require additional work to complete. S26's infrastructure profile indicates successful, near-complete fibre rollout across this Rotherham postcode zone. Prospective movers can assume gigabit or superfast availability throughout the district, simplifying housing decisions to location and property type.
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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
S26 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S26 1 | 44 | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| S26 2 | 119 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| S26 3 | 54 | 96% | 77% | 77% |
| S26 4 | 110 | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| S26 5 | 80 | 95% | 91% | 91% |
| S26 6 | 74 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| S26 7 | 60 | 95% | 90% | 90% |
All S26 1 postcodes (44)
All S26 2 postcodes (119)
All S26 3 postcodes (54)
All S26 4 postcodes (110)
All S26 5 postcodes (80)
All S26 6 postcodes (74)
All S26 7 postcodes (60)
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Living in Rotherham
S26's coverage profile indicates successful, near-complete fibre rollout. Prospective movers can assume gigabit or superfast availability throughout the district. Broadband should not restrict housing decisions here.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
S26 broadband FAQs
What percentage of S26 has gigabit full fibre?
90.5% of postcodes have gigabit-capable full fibre, making this a well-connected Rotherham district.
Can I rely on fast broadband in S26?
Yes. Over 97% of postcodes have superfast or faster, and 90.5% have gigabit fibre available.
Are there postcodes without superfast in S26?
Very few. Only 2.4% lack superfast, and below-USO postcodes are rarer than one percent.
Should I verify my broadband before moving to S26?
Unlikely to be necessary. Fast connectivity is almost guaranteed throughout S26. Confirm if moving to a rare postcode without superfast.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S26 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