Broadband in S26 3YG

Looking at S26 3YG in Ulley? 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 S26 3YG stands at 76.9%. 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for S26 3YG gives a better picture of what to expect. 23.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 76.9% 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 3YG 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 3YG. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S26 3YG 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 S26 3YG is Woodhouse, 2.4 miles away. A short drive or cycle gets you to the platform. Bus links may also connect. Rotherham Central is the next closest at 4.1 miles. Darnall offers another option at 4.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near S26 3YG 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.

4G outdoor coverage at S26 3YG 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 S26 3YG: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

S26 3YG 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 3YG is below the area average of 98%.

How does S26 3YG compare to its neighbours? S26 3YJ (0.15 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YD (0.18 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YE (0.2 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YA (0.33 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at S26 3YG, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 Ulley depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for S26 3YG, 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 3YG. 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.

That is the full data picture for S26 3YG in Ulley. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.