S44 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 598 postcodes across 2 sectors in Bolsover.
Full fibre
74%
Gigabit
74%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
598
S44 spans 598 postcodes with moderately strong connectivity. Gigabit coverage drops to 73.7% compared to neighbouring Bolsover districts, reflecting more varied broadband outcomes.
Broadband speeds in S44
Share of S44 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 598 postcodes in the district.
S44 covers 598 postcodes with 93.9% superfast and 73.7% gigabit availability. The speed distribution reveals a broader superfast tier than S42 or S43: 73.7% gigabit, 20.3% superfast (30-300 Mbps), and just 0.4% below USO. This split is notably different from the two leading Bolsover postcodes. The smaller gigabit footprint suggests less complete FTTP coverage, leaving one in four premises on legacy superfast networks. These areas remain well-served; below-USO premises are rare. S44 represents a transitional broadband situation where infrastructure investment is evident but incomplete. Where fibre has arrived, gigabit is available; where deployment has not reached, residents access superfast as the best available option.
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
S44 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S44 5 | 264 | 92% | 55% | 55% |
| S44 6 | 334 | 95% | 89% | 89% |
All S44 5 postcodes (264)
All S44 6 postcodes (334)
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Living in Bolsover
S44 represents a transitional broadband situation. Where fibre has arrived, gigabit is available. Where fibre deployment is incomplete, superfast (30-300 Mbps) is the norm. This mix reflects the complexity of network rollout decisions and geography within Bolsover.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
96/100
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
S44 broadband FAQs
Why does S44 have lower gigabit coverage than S42 and S43?
FTTP deployment is less complete here. The 20.3% on superfast suggests premises waiting for fibre buildout or served by copper networks instead.
What speeds does the 20.3% on superfast actually get?
Between 30 and 300 Mbps, typically 50-100 Mbps in practice. Adequate for browsing and streaming, but noticeably slower than gigabit.
Is S44 getting better broadband soon?
Ofcom data reflects current coverage. Future FTTP expansion depends on provider or government funding decisions; no specific timeline is public for S44.
How many premises in S44 fall below the basic USO minimum?
Just 0.4% of postcodes, fewer than 3 addresses total. Nearly all of S44 meets the USO minimum.
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Every postcode in S44 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