Broadband in S35 1RD

This is the area guide for S35 1RD, located in Ecclesfield (Sheffield). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 85.7%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S35 1RD tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 14.3% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 85.7% 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 S35 1RD 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.

FWA broadband has not reached S35 1RD yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S35 1RD, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. 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 S35 1RD 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.

Meadowhall station is the closest rail link at 4.3 miles from S35 1RD. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Sheffield is the next closest at 5.6 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 5.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near S35 1RD is Band C. The billing authority is Sheffield. 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 S35 1RD 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 S35 1RD: remote working 90/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

The local authority for S35 1RD is Sheffield. The immediate area is Ecclesfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The S35 postcode area contains 877 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S35 ranges from 0% to 100%. S35 1RD is below the area average of 97%.

How does S35 1RD compare to its neighbours? S35 1RF (0.17 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S35 1RE (0.23 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S35 1RS (0.28 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S35 1UZ (0.31 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S35 1RD gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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.

Ecclesfield offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

Looking at the overall picture for S35 1RD, a few things are worth highlighting. 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 S35 1RD. 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.

This covers the key data for S35 1RD. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Ecclesfield hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.