S61 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 867 postcodes across 4 sectors in Rotherham.
Full fibre
97%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
867
S61 in Rotherham covers 867 postcodes and achieves the highest gigabit coverage in the town at 97%. This is a thoroughly fibred urban area.
Broadband speeds in S61
Share of S61 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 867 postcodes in the district.
S61 reaches 99.4% superfast and 97% gigabit across these 867 postcodes, achieving exceptional coverage. The speed breakdown is exceptional: 97% gigabit-capable, just 2.4% superfast (30-300 Mbps), 0.1% below USO. FTTP has reached nearly all premises throughout the postcode district. The minuscule 0.1% below USO represents a single postcode, likely an outlier or technical anomaly. The 2.4% on superfast reflects minimal legacy copper remaining in the network. This postcode district is effectively fibre-complete. Residents enjoy full gigabit availability with minimal exceptions. The infrastructure maturity is evident in these figures: FTTP deployment has been systematic and near-total. Most households can assume gigabit capacity is available. The rare exceptions likely reflect premises in service transition or geographic edge cases.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
S61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S61 1 | 173 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| S61 2 | 276 | 98% | 93% | 93% |
| S61 3 | 216 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| S61 4 | 202 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
All S61 1 postcodes (173)
All S61 2 postcodes (276)
All S61 3 postcodes (216)
All S61 4 postcodes (202)
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Living in Rotherham
S61's gigabit saturation makes it one of the best-connected postcode districts across South Yorkshire. Households here benefit from extensive modern infrastructure with minimal broadband-related constraints.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
100/100
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
S61 broadband FAQs
Is S61 the best-connected area in Rotherham?
S61 leads at 97% gigabit, marginally ahead of S60 at 95.9%. Both are excellently connected; S61 holds a small advantage.
What's the practical impact of S61's 97% coverage?
Nearly all premises can assume gigabit is available. The 2.4% on superfast represent edge cases. For mainstream S61, gigabit is the standard.
Can I rely on getting gigabit in my S61 postcode?
The odds are strongly in your favour at 97% availability. Contact ISPs to confirm your postcode is lit and active.
What alternative technologies are available in S61?
FTTP is dominant. Alternative technologies are negligible, indicating complete market coverage via fibre infrastructure.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S61 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