Broadband in S44 5JE

Sutton cum Duckmanton is home to S44 5JE. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at S44 5JE stands at 75%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 50% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S44 5JE tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 25% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 25% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 25% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at S44 5JE 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 S44 5JE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S44 5JE 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.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Chesterfield station is the closest rail link at 3.3 miles from S44 5JE. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Woodhouse is the next closest at 8.8 miles. Dore & Totley offers another option at 9.3 miles.

Properties around S44 5JE most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North East Derbyshire. 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 S44 5JE 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for S44 5JE: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S44 5JE falls within the North East Derbyshire local authority area. The immediate area is Sutton cum Duckmanton, a distinct community within the wider district. The S44 postcode area contains 598 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S44 ranges from 0% to 100%. S44 5JE is below the area average of 94%.

How does S44 5JE compare to its neighbours? S44 5JG (0.15 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 23.5% gigabit. S44 5JF (0.3 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 83.3% gigabit. S44 5JL (0.39 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S44 5FP (0.31 miles, North East Derbyshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S44 5JE gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Sutton cum Duckmanton 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 S44 5JE, 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.

Before making a decision about S44 5JE, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for S44 5JE. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Sutton cum Duckmanton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.