IP22 4AF is a mixed residential area on Hales Yard, 0.0km from Diss in Diss. Administratively it sits within Diss & Roydon ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
Day-to-day life in IP22 4AF has the character of an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP22 4AF are sourced from Output Area E00136758 (shared with 61 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HALES YARD, IP22 4AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HALES YARD, IP22 4AF.
296
49
£ 42,300 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP22 4AF represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
IP22 4AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 50% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP22 4AF. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP22 4AF is moderate at 67 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
Diss High School
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Roydon Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Diss Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Cock Inn0.7 km
- Cock Oh Van0.7 km
- The Saracens Head0.3 km
- The Thatchers Needle0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Flour And Bean0.1 km
- Time Out Coffee Ltd0.3 km
- Diss United Reformed Church0.2 km
- Puccini's0.1 km
- The Spice Cottage0.1 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Diss Mini Market0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.1 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- USA Sensations0.1 km
- Golden Dragon0.2 km
- Imperial Wok0.8 km
- Indian View0.1 km
- Istanbul Kebab House0.1 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- 35E0.3 km
- Barker's Butchers0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.0 km
- Cannells Butchers0.1 km
- Diss Food \& Wine0.1 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cobwebs Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Park Hotel0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss1.1 km
- Eccles Road14.1 km
- Harling Road16.1 km
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Postcode Profile: IP224AF · Data under Open Government Licence