S98 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1 postcodes across 1 sector in Sheffield.
Full fibre
100%
Gigabit
100%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
1
S98 is a single Sheffield postcode with perfect connectivity: 100% gigabit and full fibre coverage, representing the absolute ceiling of UK broadband infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in S98
Share of S98 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1 postcodes in the district.
Perfect scores across every metric. Superfast, ultrafast, and gigabit all reach 100%, as does full fibre. The single postcode in S98 accesses 300 Mbps or faster speeds universally. This postcode represents complete fibre saturation: no copper, no mixed technology, no unserved premises. Every property has multiple gigabit provider options from day one. Real-world outcome is zero speed constraints. S98 exists at the ceiling of current UK infrastructure. It represents what mature, fully deployed city-centre districts resemble once all fibre investment phases conclude. The absence of any postcodes below 10 Mbps is unsurprising when 100% gigabit coverage means universal provider choice.
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
S98 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S98 6 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
All S98 6 postcodes (1)
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Living in Sheffield
A household or business in S98 faces zero connectivity constraints. Every broadband task is instantaneous. The presence of a single, perfect postcode suggests concentrated coverage in a city centre or enterprise zone.
Crime per month
9
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
S98 broadband FAQs
What does 100% gigabit mean for S98 Sheffield?
Every property accesses gigabit-speed networks. No trade-offs, no queuing for upgrades, no postcode lottery.
Is full fibre deployed throughout S98?
Full fibre reaches 100%, meaning all connectivity relies on optical-fibre technology the most future-proof infrastructure available.
What's the minimum speed in S98?
300 Mbps. All postcodes in S98 exceed the gigabit capable threshold; no exceptions.
Does S98 represent typical Sheffield speeds?
No. S98 is exceptionally well-served, likely reflecting city-centre density. Other Sheffield postcodes (e.g. S9) approach this standard but may have some copper-to-cabinet segments.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S98 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