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Diss & Roydon

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About

Diss & Roydon ward covers a rural portion of South Norfolk, characterised by farmland and small settlements. The market town of Diss provides a central hub with its historic Mere, a large natural lake forming a distinctive focal point in the town centre. The area includes the nearby village of Roydon, maintaining a separate community identity amidst the agricultural landscape.

Agriculture remains a key feature of the local economy across the ward's parishes. The landscape is defined by gentle fields and hedgerows, with the River Waveney forming part of the northern boundary. The ward's settlements are connected by a network of narrow country lanes, emphasising its quiet, pastoral setting within the Norfolk countryside.

Area overview

On average Diss & Roydon has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Diss & Roydon is £46,619 per year. There are 4 schools in Diss & Roydon: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Diss & Roydon is home to around 10,920 people, with a population density of about 1,037.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
16.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Diss & Roydon Population
10,920
Population density
1,037.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.02(-11%)
Shoplifting
7.14(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.68(-11%)
Public order
4.95(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.67(-60%)
East of England average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,638
88.27%
Other White
753
6.9%
Other
65
0.6%
Indian
61
0.56%
Other Asian
54
0.49%
Total population: 10,919

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,259
24.39%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,148
23.19%
Level 3 (A level)
1,499
16.19%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,396
15.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,089
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 9,261

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,043
40.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,163
22.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
958
18.79%
Other social rented
604
11.85%
Social rents from council
182
3.57%
Total households: 5,099

Property prices in Diss & Roydon

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Diss & Roydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £705,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Diss & Roydon in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Diss & Roydon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced36£214,000
Detached63£355,000
Flats12£107,250
Semi-Detached34£248,750

10 years median price trend in Diss & Roydon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Diss & Roydon.

All postcodes in Diss & Roydon

IP224YL

De Lucy Close

IP224LY

Louies Lane

IP224NT

The Entry

IP224PX

Masefield Road

IP224DE

Uplands Way

IP224DP

Jennings Way

IP225XT

Shelfanger Road

IP225QU

Manor Road

IP224AW

The Causeway

IP224DT

Mount Pleasant

IP224PT

St Marys Drive

IP225SG

Potash Lane

IP224DW

Williamson Close

IP239AL

Market Place

IP224NZ

Frenze Road

IP224LS

Louies Lane

IP224BL

Denmark Lane

IP224QP

Brewers Green Lane

IP224BG

Fair Green

IP225SS

Walcot Green

IP224UL

Harrier Way

IP224HW

Victoria Road

IP224EQ

Louies Lane

IP224YA

Diss & Roydon

IP224RH

Water Gardens

IP981XY

Market Place

IP225SQ

Tudor Avenue

IP229DB

Market Place

IP224JQ

Waveney Road

IP224NJ

Parkside Court

IP237HT

Market Place

IP224YQ

Prince Regent Way

IP224FY

Rose Terrace

IP224FJ

Aldrich Way

IP224AX

Church Street

IP225XP

Darrow Lane

IP224NL

Uplands Way

IP224UJ

Cormorant Close

IP224QU

Diss & Roydon

IP224XZ

Sandy Lane

IP224HD

Lord Road

IP224US

Pheasant Drive

IP224AH

Mere Street

IP224QN

Louies Lane

IP224GX

Oak Drive

IP224BB

Pipers Gardens

IP225QS

Manor Road

IP229DD

Market Place

IP224HX

Mission Road

IP225RT

Mansell Close

IP224UE

Prince William Way

IP224YN

Paine Close

IP225SD

Brewers Green

IP224GN

Victory Court

IP224GJ

Linden Grove

IP224YX

Spiers Way

IP224QQ

Mount Street

IP224FA

Page Place

IP224LG

Denmark Rise

IP224NG

Hopper Way

IP981PG

Market Place

IP981RT

Market Place

IP224TL

Appletree Lane

IP224EF

Factory Lane

IP225SW

Nicholls Way

IP981ER

Market Place

IP224GB

Bryars Lane

IP229AA

Market Place

IP224PA

Frenze Road

IP224WN

Denmark Street

IP224HL

Thomas Manning Road

IP225RX

Baynards Lane

IP224RL

Bartrums Mews

IP224HQ

Vinces Road

IP239AJ

Market Place

IP224NA

Croft Lane

IP221WW

Market Place

IP224PP

Skelton Close

IP225XJ

Old High Road

IP225SP

Pavilion Court

IP225RJ

Blenheim Way

IP224AA

Market Place

IP224JG

Victoria Road

IP224BA

Taylor Road

IP224HA

Rectory Meadow

IP224GE

Market Place

IP224NX

Crown Place

IP224YY

Basham Street

IP224UF

Spencer Crescent

IP229DH

Market Place

IP224WZ

Buxton Road

IP224YE

Vince's Road

IP224GA

Victoria Road

IP224RE

Park Road

IP224WR

Gilray Road

IP224FH

Steggles Drive

IP224QA

Wordsworth Road

IP225ST

Walcot Green

IP238WL

Market Place

IP229BL

Market Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.