Comber Close is in Scole, Diss and in South Norfolk district. IP21 4DQ is located in the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Comber Close, Scole, Diss, IP21 4DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP21 4HE, IP21 4DF, IP21 4DG, IP21 4GA, IP21 4EB, IP21 4DT, IP21 4DB, IP21 4EA, IP21 4DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP21 4DQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.9% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.1% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IP21 4DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 25.1% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -12.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61% | 55.4% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 11.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.6% | 45.8% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 36.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.9% | 20.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | 2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 15.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 16.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 18.3% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.5% | 18.3% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -15.5% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 98% | 97.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98% | 95.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 15.8% | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 54.5% | 46.2% | 8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Comber Close was 11.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% lower than the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Comber Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole and the 69th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Comber Close, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-09-27 | £123,450 |
| 13 Comber Close, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £118,125 | 2022-05-20 | £126,401 |
| 8 Comber Close, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2019-11-18 | £188,764 |
| 5 Comber Close, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2015-04-08 | £253,206 |
| 8 Comber Close, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2013-07-26 | £217,272 |
IP21 4DQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in IP21 4DQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Norwich Road , Scole IP21 4ED | 3out of 4 | 273 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Fitzwalter Road , IP22 4PU | 3out of 4 | 3,230 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy The Entry , IP22 4NT | 1out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School Palgrave , IP22 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Harvey Lane , Dickleburgh IP21 4NL | 4out of 4 | 4,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss High School Walcot Road , IP22 4DH | 3out of 4 | 3,577 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scole Sports And Social Club | Playing Field, Ransome Avenue | 191 yd | |
| Scole Inn | The Street, Scole | 400 yd | |
| The Crossways Inn | Crossways Inn, Bridge Road | 462 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Scole Community Centre & Playing Fields RANSOME AVENUE | grass pitches | 328 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.