Ofcom data · January 2026

Broadband in Barnsley: 89% can get full fibre.

In Barnsley, 88.5% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 91.3% of premises. Barnsley ranks 89th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

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At a glance

Broadband coverage in Barnsley

88.5%can get full fibre106,910 of 120,747 premises. UK: 81%.
91.3%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
99.1%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
323cannot get 10 Mb0.3% of premises. They can ask for an upgrade under the USO.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data (published May 2026). Contains Ofcom data © Ofcom 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What this means for you

Three things to know before you choose

Better than most of the UK

88.5% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 13,837 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (91.3%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

Most people have not switched

Only 37% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.

Compared

Barnsley vs England and the UK

Full fibre
Barnsley88.5%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Barnsley91.3%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Barnsley99.1%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Barnsley37%
England46.2%
UK47.1%

Region, nation and UK figures are totals of all council areas, weighted by premises. Take-up is the share of premises with full fibre available that use it.

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Barnsley haven’t switched

Of every 100 premises, 89 can get full fibre and 33 use it. That is a take-up of 37%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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FAQ

Broadband in Barnsley: common questions

Is full fibre available in Barnsley?

Yes, for 88.5% of premises in January 2026 (106,910 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Barnsley?

91.3% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

How does Barnsley compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Barnsley is 7.5 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 89th of 361 council areas.

Can I get help if my broadband in Barnsley is very slow?

Yes. 323 premises in Barnsley cannot get 10 Mb. They can request a better connection under the Universal Service Obligation, free up to £3,400.

Coverage and take-up: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data, Open Government Licence v3.0. Region and location: Office for National Statistics, OGL v3.0. Methodology →

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