S43 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,044 postcodes across 4 sectors in Chesterfield.
Full fibre
89%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,044
S43 in Bolsover is the largest postcode district in the cluster, spanning 1,044 addresses with 88.7% gigabit availability. This represents a thoroughly modernised fibre footprint.
Broadband speeds in S43
Share of S43 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,044 postcodes in the district.
S43 achieves 97.5% superfast and 88.7% gigabit across these 1,044 postcodes, the largest concentration in the Bolsover group. The speed breakdown shows 88.7% gigabit-capable premises, 8.8% in the 30-300 Mbps superfast bracket, and zero postcodes below USO. This indicates complete market coverage throughout S43. FTTP has reached the majority of addresses. The remaining 8.8% on legacy superfast copper represents either recent partial deployments or premises where fibre is planned but not yet live. This postcode district represents one of the strongest fibre deployments across Bolsover and shows how full FTTP rollout transforms a market. Most residents enjoy gigabit capacity; the small superfast fraction represents the tail end of infrastructure transition.
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
0%
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
S43 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S43 1 | 212 | 99% | 95% | 95% |
| S43 2 | 160 | 99% | 89% | 89% |
| S43 3 | 343 | 98% | 86% | 86% |
| S43 4 | 329 | 95% | 88% | 88% |
All S43 1 postcodes (212)
All S43 2 postcodes (160)
All S43 3 postcodes (343)
All S43 4 postcodes (329)
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Living in Chesterfield
Bolsover S43's scale and connectivity make it representative of a successful urban fibre rollout. Households here face minimal broadband-related constraints. Gigabit choice is the standard expectation for most residents.
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
S43 broadband FAQs
Is S43 better connected than S42?
Nearly identical. S43 reaches 88.7% gigabit versus S42 at 89.3%. Both are excellently connected, with marginal differences reflecting local deployment sequencing.
How many of the 1,044 postcodes in S43 still lack gigabit?
Around 120 postcodes are outside gigabit coverage, mostly in the superfast bracket.
Is there any chance of broadband being unavailable?
S43's 0% below-USO rate means even the most remote postcodes meet the USO minimum. Broadband is universally available.
What's driving such high fibre coverage here?
FTTP rollout, likely through commercial investment and public funding schemes, has prioritised Bolsover. The results are evident across the postcode cluster.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S43 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