Town Pop. 9,501

Living in Diss: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Diss scores 54/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Diss most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 10 places in the IP21 postcode district.

The IP21 district averages 40/100, putting Diss 14 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 31 points above the IP21 district's 23/100. On the national picture that lands Diss in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: IP21 postcode district.

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Diss scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 318 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 73 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 63 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes

↓ 60% below national average

Public order 57 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 148 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 91 crimes
2 Petrol Station 49 crimes
3 Supermarket 40 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³

Green Space 41

Parks Ample 6

Sports Pitches Ample 14

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Adequate 2

Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools

5 schools in area · 6 within 4km

4Good1Requires Improvement

Diss Church of England Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Diss High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Palgrave Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Roydon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Diss Infant Academy and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsNorfolk and Norwich University Hospital16.5 mi

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital:Emergency Department16.6 mi

Ipswich Hospital21.6 mi

Hospital waitsNorfolk And Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks63.7%

A&E seen within 4 hrs83%

2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,807 patients per GP

5dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)68.2%

available across South Norfolk

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

80.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

80.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 228 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate55.4%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed55.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired30%Student2.7%Other inactive9.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33.3%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary33.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)25%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%

Home ownership63.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax South Norfolk · 2026-27

A £1,655

B £1,931

C £2,207

D £2,483

E £3,035

F £3,587

G £4,138

H £4,966

Energy Eastern England region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Anglian Water

Average bill regional £498/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Diss 0.5 mi

Eccles Road 8.9 mi

Harling Road 10.1 mi

No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 8

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 28

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10

Retail Shopping Ample 152

Takeaways Ample 11

Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£267,500	83
Detached	£340,000	33
Semi-detached	£245,000	19
Terraced	£200,000	25

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Diss a nice place to live?

Diss is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Diss is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Diss?

Diss is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 717 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Diss?

Among the top-rated schools in Diss are Diss Church of England Junior Academy, Diss High School and Palgrave Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Diss in total.

What are house prices like in Diss?

The current median house price in Diss is £267,500, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £245,000, terraced £200,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 83 sales recorded in the past 12 months.