S74 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 516 postcodes across 3 sectors in Barnsley.
Full fibre
75%
Gigabit
75%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
516
S74 is the smallest Barnsley postcode in this batch at 516 addresses, with 75% gigabit coverage and 11.5% alternative technology. This reflects moderate fibre deployment within Barnsley.
Broadband speeds in S74
Share of S74 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 516 postcodes in the district.
S74 reaches 96.3% superfast and 75% gigabit across these 516 postcodes. The speed profile shows: 75% gigabit, 21.3% superfast (30-300 Mbps), 0.2% below USO. Alternative technologies cover 11.5%, modest compared to S70-S72 but higher than S35. One in four premises lack gigabit access here, a noticeable fraction. The minimal below-USO tail indicates complete coverage even if not all premises reach gigabit. FTTP rollout appears selective here, creating a community split between gigabit-capable and superfast-limited areas. The 21.3% on superfast, the second-highest proportion in this batch, indicates significant legacy infrastructure reliance. S74 represents semi-urban or semi-rural transition areas where fibre has penetrated pockets but not universally.
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
12%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
S74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S74 0 | 212 | 98% | 82% | 82% |
| S74 8 | 99 | 97% | 69% | 69% |
| S74 9 | 205 | 94% | 71% | 71% |
All S74 0 postcodes (212)
All S74 8 postcodes (99)
All S74 9 postcodes (205)
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Living in Barnsley
S74 represents a community with uneven broadband penetration. Three-quarters enjoy gigabit, but the remainder face material speed constraints. It is representative of transition areas between urban and rural.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
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
S74 broadband FAQs
Why does S74 have lower gigabit than S35 or S36?
FTTP rollout is less complete here. S74 may reflect geography, property density, or deployment sequencing within Barnsley. 75% is solid but not universal.
What do the 21.3% without gigabit face?
Superfast broadband in the 30-300 Mbps range, typically 50-100 Mbps in practice. Serviceable but slower than gigabit neighbours.
Is S74's alternative technology coverage significant?
11.5% is moderate, not negligible but less dominant than S70-S72. It fills specific gaps but is not the primary infrastructure strategy.
How does S74 compare to the other Barnsley postcodes?
S74 at 75% gigabit lags S35, S36, and S63, but leads S72. It is mid-to-lower range for Barnsley connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources