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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 49 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
49
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
28.21(-9%)
Shoplifting
10.16(+43%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-49%)
Public order
5.04(-3%)
Other theft
4.85(-13%)
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 127 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 in Diss & Roydon area, with individual transactions ranging from £66,000 up to £650,000.

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
Detached53£360,000
Flats9£112,000
Semi-Detached32£242,500
Terraced33£195,000

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

IP224QZ

Brushmakers Way

IP224TL

Appletree Lane

IP224UJ

Cormorant Close

IP225RJ

Blenheim Way

IP225RY

Newstead Walk

IP225RR

Old Rectory Close

IP225SD

Brewers Green

IP225ZF

William Brown Way

IP224DB

Walcot Road

IP224NR

The Old Coaching Place

IP224PB

Frenze Road

IP225SP

Pavilion Court

IP224PX

Masefield Road

IP224UF

Spencer Crescent

IP224YQ

Prince Regent Way

IP229BH

Market Place

IP224JW

Clement Gardens

IP224LF

Denmark Street

IP225RB

High Road

IP224DF

Uplands Way

IP224GS

Victoria Road

IP224QW

Cherry Tree Court

IP224RJ

Albert Terrace

IP224HB

Diss & Roydon

IP224HL

Thomas Manning Road

IP224HR

Martin Road

IP224JB

Stuston Road

IP224ZA

Blackthorn Close

IP224ZB

Hawthorn Close

IP224BH

Charles Terrace

IP224LH

Nunnery Court

IP224PN

Skelton Road

IP224PG

Peregrine Close

IP224QB

Vikings Close

IP224RH

Water Gardens

IP225RW

Twiss Close

IP981ER

Market Place

IP214WQ

Market Place

IP229AZ

Market Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.