S62 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 613 postcodes across 3 sectors in Rotherham.
Full fibre
90%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
613
S62 spans 613 Rotherham postcodes with 90.4% gigabit coverage. Alternative technologies play a modest role here, suggesting some premises rely on options beyond fibre.
Broadband speeds in S62
Share of S62 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 613 postcodes in the district.
S62 achieves 98.4% superfast and 90.4% gigabit across these 613 postcodes. The speed distribution shows: 90.4% gigabit, 8% superfast (30-300 Mbps), 0% below USO. This represents a more varied pattern than S60 or S61. Whilst FTTP dominates, the smaller gigabit footprint compared to neighbouring postcodes indicates less complete fibre deployment or deliberate use of alternative technologies. The 8% on superfast reflects either legacy copper networks or premises awaiting fibre activation. Coverage remains serviceable throughout; no premises fall below USO. S62 shows how broadband deployment strategies can vary within a town. The core infrastructure is solid, but not as universally fibred as S60 or S61.
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
12%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
S62 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S62 5 | 188 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| S62 6 | 168 | 99% | 92% | 92% |
| S62 7 | 257 | 97% | 84% | 84% |
All S62 5 postcodes (188)
All S62 6 postcodes (168)
All S62 7 postcodes (257)
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Living in Rotherham
S62 combines mature FTTP infrastructure with alternative technologies. Most premises have fibre access delivering gigabit; some rely on superfast copper networks. For households, broadband is available everywhere but outcomes vary by postcode.
Crime per month
1
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
S62 broadband FAQs
Why does S62 have lower gigabit than S60 and S61?
FTTP deployment is less complete here. Fibre reaching some areas whilst others use superfast or alternative technologies reflects different rollout economics.
How much slower is the 8% without gigabit?
Superfast at 30-300 Mbps, typically 50-100 Mbps in practice. Adequate for most uses but noticeably slower than gigabit when heavy usage is involved.
Is S62 significantly behind S60 and S61?
Modestly. S62 at 90.4% gigabit lags S60 (95.9%) and S61 (97%). The difference reflects different deployment phases rather than poor connectivity.
Can I determine my specific S62 postcode's broadband type?
Contact ISPs directly to determine which technology is available at your address and what speeds they can deliver in practice.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S62 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