S42 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 830 postcodes across 3 sectors in North East Derbyshire.
Full fibre
89%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
830
Bolsover's S42 covers 830 postcodes with strong connectivity. 89.3% gigabit coverage and only 0.1% below the USO threshold makes this among the best-connected areas of the Bolsover cluster.
Broadband speeds in S42
Share of S42 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 830 postcodes in the district.
S42 delivers superfast to 94.9% and gigabit to 89.3% of these 830 postcodes, a remarkable penetration for any postcode district. The speed distribution is dominated by gigabit at 89.3%, with just 5.6% in the 30-300 Mbps superfast bracket. Below-USO premises are nearly absent at 0.1%, indicating complete network coverage across the area. This postcode district shows strong FTTP deployment, suggesting Bolsover has benefited from focused broadband infrastructure investment. Most residents here have access to gigabit; it is now the standard expectation. The absence of below-USO premises means even the most remote addresses in S42 remain serviceable. Where premises cannot reach gigabit, superfast at 30-300 Mbps represents the second tier rather than a constraint.
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
S42 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S42 5 | 344 | 99% | 95% | 95% |
| S42 6 | 330 | 97% | 91% | 91% |
| S42 7 | 156 | 83% | 74% | 74% |
All S42 5 postcodes (344)
All S42 6 postcodes (330)
All S42 7 postcodes (156)
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Living in North East Derbyshire
Bolsover S42's gigabit dominance is striking compared to rural or semi-rural averages. For households considering the area, broadband rarely limits choice or long-term planning. The minimal below-USO tail means even remote addresses retain serviceable connectivity.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
97/100
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
S42 broadband FAQs
Why is S42 so well-connected?
High gigabit coverage reflects substantial FTTP investment, likely through commercial rollout or government schemes. S42 shows the results of coordinated network buildout.
What speeds are typical in the 5.6% without gigabit?
These premises fall into the superfast band at 30-300 Mbps, still above the UK median and adequate for streaming, browsing, and most remote work.
Is there any risk of getting slow broadband in S42?
Very low. Only 0.1% of postcodes fall below USO. If your postcode is in S42, you should find serviceable broadband available.
How does S42 compare to other Bolsover postcodes?
S42 leads the Bolsover cluster. Other postcodes show lower gigabit availability, with S45 at the bottom. S42 represents Bolsover's best-connected area.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S42 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