Postcode Analysis Mid Suffolk, East of England

DISS ROAD, IP22 1DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DISS ROAD, IP22 1DD.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

373

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,300 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
paymentsAffluence
5/10
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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. IP22 1DD's 62% ownership and 51-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending up 37.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IP22 1DD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Diss Road, 0.5km from Botesdale in Rickinghall and Botesdale. Administratively it sits within Rickinghall ward and the Bury St Edmunds constituency.

For families considering a move, IP22 1DD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 51 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k, up 37.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for IP22 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00153247 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 1DD. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 423,000

10 sales · Mean £ 416,600

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

IP22 1DD has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs3
Public order1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good174 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Botesdale Fish and Chip Shop0.5 km
  • Blue Orchard0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Greyhound0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Santiago's Art Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Diss8.3 km
  • Elmswell13.7 km
  • Harling Road13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Hall Lane0.2 km
  • Simonds Court0.2 km
  • Simonds Court0.3 km