Broadband in S6 6RG

Looking at S6 6RG in Bradfield? 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S6 6RG stands at 45.5%. That is below the UK average of 93%. 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 S6 6RG. 54.5% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 45.5% 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 S6 6RG 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 is not currently available at S6 6RG. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S6 6RG 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.

0 crimes were reported near S6 6RG in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Sheffield station is the closest rail link at 5 miles from S6 6RG. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Sheffield Midland is the next closest at 5 miles. Meadowhall offers another option at 6.3 miles.

Properties around S6 6RG most commonly fall into council tax 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S6 6RG is available across 99% of the area. 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S6 6RG: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

S6 6RG falls within the Sheffield local authority area. The immediate area is Bradfield, a distinct community within the wider district. The S6 postcode area contains 1211 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S6 ranges from 0% to 100%. S6 6RG is below the area average of 98%.

How does S6 6RG compare to its neighbours? S6 6SN (0.16 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S6 6SJ (0.3 miles, Sheffield) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S6 6LD (0.39 miles, Sheffield) has 50% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S6 6LL (0.61 miles, Sheffield) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S6 6RG 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.

Life in Bradfield depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S6 6RG, here is what stands out. 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 S6 6RG. 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 S6 6RG. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Bradfield hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.