Station Road is in Pulham St Mary, Diss and in South Norfolk district. IP21 4QT 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Station Road, Pulham St Mary, Diss, IP21 4QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP21 4QT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 20.1% | 34.6% | 14.5% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 42.4% | -16.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 9.1% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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 | 30.9% | 42.7% | 11.8% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 48.2% | 37.6% | -10.6% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.4% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 23.9% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 12.3% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.6% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 23% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -10.8% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98% | 98.2% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 98.9% 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 | 98.4% | 98.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 15.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.3% | 13.5% | 7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Road was 14.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.6% lower than the Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Station Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole and the 87th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Station Road, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-28 | £271,740 |
| Pulham House Station Road, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2024-11-13 | £622,036 |
| The Old Maltsters Arms Cottage Station Road, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-03-15 | £254,653 |
| Hy Field Station Road, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-04-05 | £368,780 |
| The Old Maltsters Arms Cottage Station Road, Diss, Norfolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-09-07 | £263,754 |
IP21 4QT 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 4QT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulham Church of England Primary School Harleston Road , Pulham Market IP21 4SZ | 3out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tivetshall Community Primary School School Road , Tivetshall St Mary NR15 2BP | 3out of 4 | 4,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harleston CofE Primary Academy School Lane , IP20 9HG | 3out of 4 | 4,900 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dickleburgh Church of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Harvey Lane , Dickleburgh IP21 4NL | 4out of 4 | 5,234 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Sancroft High School (A Church of England Academy) Wilderness Lane , IP20 9DD | 3out of 4 | 4,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.0% |
| 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 | 49.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 600 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.