S9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 687 postcodes across 5 sectors in Sheffield.
Full fibre
99%
Gigabit
99%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
687
Sheffield's S9 postcode is exceptional: 687 locations with 98.5% gigabit and full fibre availability. This is one of the region's most advanced districts.
Broadband speeds in S9
Share of S9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 687 postcodes in the district.
Superfast is universal at 99.5% across 687 postcodes. Gigabit and full fibre both reach 98.5%, meaning fibre is the dominant infrastructure throughout S9. Cable networks are negligible. Practical outcomes follow: 98.5% of postcodes deliver 300 Mbps or faster connectivity, allowing simultaneous streaming, gaming, and video work without constraint. Only 1% sit between 30 and 300 Mbps, and no postcodes fall below the universal service obligation of 10 Mbps. This concentration of ultra-high-speed fibre infrastructure is atypical outside city centres. S9 reflects Sheffield's urban density and competitive provider footprint.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
S9 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S9 1 | 243 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| S9 2 | 63 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| S9 3 | 139 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| S9 4 | 151 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| S9 5 | 91 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
All S9 1 postcodes (243)
All S9 2 postcodes (63)
All S9 3 postcodes (139)
All S9 4 postcodes (151)
All S9 5 postcodes (91)
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Living in Sheffield
Near-total gigabit coverage implies mature digital infrastructure suited for tech workers, startups, and high-bandwidth households. Competition among providers may keep prices competitive, and service choices are abundant.
Crime per month
2
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
S9 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit the norm in Sheffield S9?
Gigabit passes 98.5% of postcodes. Nearly every property can access gigabit connectivity from multiple providers, making this one of Sheffield's most advanced postcodes.
What proportion of S9 have full fibre?
Full fibre reaches 98.5%, matching gigabit coverage. This reflects sustained investment in duct-based fibre deployment across the district.
Are there any slow postcodes in S9?
No postcodes fall below 30 Mbps superfast speeds. Only 1% sit between 30 to 300 Mbps; 98.5% exceed 300 Mbps.
Why should I care about this level of gigabit penetration?
Gigabit access means zero speed anxiety for any household activity: 4K streaming, video conferencing, online gaming, and large file transfers run simultaneously without degradation.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S9 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