Broadband in S26 3YH

Ulley is home to S26 3YH. 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 3YH 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 3YH 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.

What do the broadband speeds at S26 3YH 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 S26 3YH. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at S26 3YH 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.

Crime in the LSOA covering S26 3YH totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Woodhouse station is the closest rail link at 2 miles from S26 3YH. 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 4.3 miles.

Properties around S26 3YH most commonly fall into council tax 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 3YH 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 3YH: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for S26 3YH is Rotherham. 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 3YH is below the area average of 98%.

How does S26 3YH compare to its neighbours? S26 3YB (0.41 miles, Rotherham) has 50% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3YF (0.48 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. S26 3XX (0.62 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. S26 3XY (0.59 miles, Rotherham) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at S26 3YH 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.

Every part of Ulley has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

What does all of this mean for someone considering S26 3YH? 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 S26 3YH, 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.

That is the full data picture for S26 3YH 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.