IP23 8WL is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Diss in Diss. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Diss & Roydon ward and the South Norfolk constituency.
This is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for IP23 8WL are sourced from Output Area E00136767 (shared with 226 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IP23 8WL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IP23 8WL.
311
43
£ 42,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IP23 8WL 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
IP23 8WL is an established family neighbourhood — 60% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IP23 8WL. The average age is 43.3. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around IP23 8WL is moderate at 65 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 Cottage0.0 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Diss Mini Market0.2 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 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 House0.2 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- 35E0.3 km
- Barker's Butchers0.4 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.1 km
- Cannells Butchers0.2 km
- Diss Food \& Wine0.0 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Cobwebs Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Park Hotel0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Diss1.0 km
- Eccles Road14.1 km
- Harling Road16.2 km
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Postcode Profile: IP238WL · Data under Open Government Licence