Broadband in S26 3YB

Ulley is home to S26 3YB. 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.

50% of premises at S26 3YB 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for S26 3YB gives a better picture of what to expect. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% 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 S26 3YB 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at S26 3YB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At S26 3YB, 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.

0 crimes were reported near S26 3YB 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.

The nearest train station to S26 3YB is Woodhouse, 2.1 miles away. A short drive or cycle gets you to the platform. Bus links may also connect. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 3.8 miles. Darnall offers another option at 4.3 miles.

The most common council tax band near S26 3YB is Band C. The billing authority is Rotherham. 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 S26 3YB 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 S26 3YB: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

S26 3YB falls within the Rotherham local authority area. The immediate area is Ulley, a distinct community within the wider district. The S26 postcode area contains 541 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across S26 ranges from 0% to 100%. S26 3YB is below the area average of 98%.

How does S26 3YB compare to its neighbours? S26 3YH (0.41 miles, Rotherham) has 50% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YF (0.29 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YE (0.43 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YD (0.48 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At S26 3YB, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

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

Pulling the data together for S26 3YB, 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 S26 3YB. 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 S26 3YB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Ulley hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.