S66 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,088 postcodes across 6 sectors in Rotherham.
Full fibre
90%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,088
S66 in Doncaster spans 1,088 postcodes with 90.1% gigabit coverage. This is the largest Doncaster postcode district, showing slightly lower fibre penetration than S64 and S65.
Broadband speeds in S66
Share of S66 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,088 postcodes in the district.
S66 achieves 98.1% superfast and 90.1% gigabit across these 1,088 postcodes, the largest concentration among Doncaster postcodes. The speed distribution shows: 90.1% gigabit, 8% superfast (30-300 Mbps), 0% below USO. Alternative technologies account for only 0.1%, negligible in the overall mix. FTTP has reached the majority of premises. The 8% on superfast likely reflects either legacy copper networks or patchier fibre deployment in specific areas of S66. Whilst S66 trails S64 and S65 in gigabit availability, the difference is modest and reflects different deployment phases rather than systematic gaps. Coverage remains full; no premises fall below USO. Most residents in S66 enjoy gigabit capacity.
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
S66 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S66 1 | 156 | 99% | 96% | 96% |
| S66 2 | 177 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| S66 3 | 112 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| S66 7 | 227 | 98% | 75% | 75% |
| S66 8 | 226 | 96% | 87% | 87% |
| S66 9 | 190 | 99% | 93% | 93% |
All S66 1 postcodes (156)
All S66 2 postcodes (177)
All S66 3 postcodes (112)
All S66 7 postcodes (227)
All S66 8 postcodes (226)
All S66 9 postcodes (190)
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Living in Rotherham
S66's 90.1% gigabit means most residents enjoy high-speed access, though the 8% on superfast face material constraints compared to neighbours with gigabit.
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
S66 broadband FAQs
Why does S66 have lower gigabit than S64 and S65?
FTTP rollout is less complete here. S66 is the largest of the three Doncaster postcodes; geography or deployment sequencing may explain lower coverage.
What speeds does the 8% on superfast experience?
Typically 30-300 Mbps, often 50-100 Mbps in practice. Serviceable but a noticeable step down from gigabit.
Is there any risk of poor broadband in S66?
Low. 0% of postcodes fall below USO, meaning all of S66 meets basic minimum thresholds. The question is gigabit or superfast availability.
Could checking my specific postcode reveal gigabit availability?
Possibly. Even though only 90.1% of S66 has gigabit, your address might be in that coverage. Contact ISPs to verify your postcode's access type.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S66 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