Broadband in S72 8NX

Looking at S72 8NX in Shafton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

88.2% of premises at S72 8NX can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at S72 8NX. 11.8% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 88.2% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at S72 8NX mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) is available to 100% of premises at S72 8NX. FWA uses a fixed antenna to deliver broadband without a phone line or fibre cable. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

0% of premises at S72 8NX fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering S72 8NX totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest train station to S72 8NX is Rotherham Central, 11.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Meadowhall is the next closest at 12.5 miles. Darnall offers another option at 14.7 miles.

Properties around S72 8NX most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Barnsley. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at S72 8NX reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for S72 8NX: remote working 90/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S72 8NX is Barnsley. The immediate area is Shafton, a distinct community within the wider district. The S72 postcode area contains 710 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S72 ranges from 0% to 100%. S72 8NX is below the area average of 96%.

How does S72 8NX compare to its neighbours? S72 8NN (0.07 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S72 8PN (0.08 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S72 8NR (0.1 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 36.4% gigabit. S72 8RG (0.09 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 6.3% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S72 8NX, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Shafton has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for S72 8NX, here is what stands out. Fast broadband but distant rail links makes this a better fit for remote workers than commuters. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for S72 8NX. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

S72 8NX in Shafton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.