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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

IP224LH

Nunnery Court

IP224BE

Denmark Street

IP224XF

Victoria Road

IP224FE

Diss & Roydon

IP224DS

Sunnyside

IP224DL

Heywood Road

IP224ND

Doubleday Close

IP224NH

Farthing Close

IP224UP

Nightjar Close

IP224DJ

Heywood Road

IP224QW

Cherry Tree Court

IP224BY

Stark Close

IP224ZD

Sycamore Way

IP225SL

Lewis Drive

IP224ZB

Hawthorn Close

IP224QS

Long Meadow Drive

IP224PL

Redhill Close

IP224GQ

Victoria Road

IP224EY

Victoria Road

IP224GS

Victoria Road

IP224JR

Fisher Road

IP224PB

Frenze Road

IP224BF

Vince's Road

IP224YB

Pursehouse Way

IP224NE

Factory Lane

IP224AY

Diss & Roydon

IP224BQ

Fair Green

IP224WW

Vince's Road

IP225BA

Boundary Way

IP224DH

Walcot Road

IP224HN

Nelson Road

IP224LU

Russet Road

IP224BX

Ladbrooke Close

IP224DR

Church Street

IP225SH

De Morley Close

IP224LW

Roydon Road

IP224NR

The Old Coaching Place

IP224DN

Heywood Avenue

IP224PJ

Pollard Court

Data Sources

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