Post Office Cottages is in Weybread, Diss and in Mid Suffolk district. IP21 5TN is located in the Fressingfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Post Office Cottages, Weybread, Diss, IP21 5TN 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 area surrounding IP21 5TN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.4% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.6% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 23.4% | 30.4% | 7.0% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.8% | 51% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.9% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 6.4% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 44.8% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -3.6% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 39.1% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 12% | 11.7% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 27.2% | 25.3% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 15.6% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 13.6% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.8% | 28.4% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
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 | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 96.8% | 97.5% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.1% | 94.8% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 49.6% | 46.2% | 3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.5% | 6.0% | 3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Post Office Cottages was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.0% lower than the Debenham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Post Office Cottages has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Debenham and the 84th lowest crime rate of 313 local areas in Mid Suffolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Post Office Cottages, Diss, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2021-02-24 | £255,148 |
| 5 Post Office Cottages, Diss, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-09-04 | £218,511 |
| 11 Post Office Cottages, Diss, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2019-05-10 | £211,317 |
| 5 Post Office Cottages, Diss, Suffolk Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-10-09 | £179,695 |
| 8 Post Office Cottages, Diss, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2014-03-20 | £221,650 |
IP21 5TN area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
IP21 5TN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
| Retired | 101 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Self-Employed | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fressingfield Church of England Primary School School Lane, Stradbroke Road , Fressingfield IP21 5RU | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harleston CofE Primary Academy School Lane , IP20 9HG | 3out of 4 | 4,046 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mendham Primary School Mendham , IP20 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 3,455 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.