Broadband in S36 8YD

Looking at S36 8YD in Thurgoland? 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.

100% of premises at S36 8YD can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at S36 8YD tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% 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.

Translating the numbers at S36 8YD into daily use gives a clearer picture. 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.

66.7% of properties at S36 8YD can get Fixed Wireless Access broadband. This can be a useful alternative where fibre rollout is incomplete. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

0% of premises at S36 8YD 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.

The nearest train station to S36 8YD is Meadowhall, 9.6 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Sheffield is the next closest at 10.7 miles. Sheffield Midland offers another option at 10.7 miles.

Properties around S36 8YD 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at S36 8YD 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.

Suitability scores for S36 8YD: remote working 95/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

S36 8YD falls within the Barnsley local authority area. The immediate area is Thurgoland, a distinct community within the wider district. The S36 postcode area contains 741 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S36 ranges from 0% to 100%. S36 8YD is above the area average of 94%.

How does S36 8YD compare to its neighbours? S36 8YF (0.46 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 10% gigabit. S35 7AZ (0.47 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S36 8YB (0.56 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S35 7BA (0.96 miles, Barnsley) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at S36 8YD 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 Thurgoland depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S36 8YD, 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.

Before making a decision about S36 8YD, 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 S36 8YD. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Thurgoland hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.