Linen Lane is in North Lopham, Diss and in Breckland district. IP22 2LY is located in the Guiltcross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2012-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Linen Lane, North Lopham, Diss, IP22 2LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP22 2LU, IP22 2LT, IP22 2LS, IP22 2LZ, IP22 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP22 2LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 50.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 46.9% | 49.3% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 IP22 2LY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 22.8% | 27.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.1% | 57.9% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 4.8% | -4.9% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 41.7% | 45.2% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 40% | 36.5% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 27.8% | 18.3% | -9.5% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 10.3% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.6% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.3% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 17.9% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 25.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.7% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.6% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 17.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 96.2% | 96% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 96% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41% | 37.2% | 3.8% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linen Lane was 44.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Forest average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linen Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Forest and the 169th highest crime rate of 441 local areas in Breckland .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeysuckle Cottage, 1 Linen Lane, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £535,000 | 2021-09-06 | £622,911 |
| Brambledown, 2 Linen Lane, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £453,000 | 2019-05-24 | £584,364 |
| Honeysuckle Cottage, 1 Linen Lane, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £468,000 | 2019-02-14 | £588,411 |
| 4 Linen Lane, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £432,500 | 2015-08-10 | £659,048 |
| 4 Linen Lane, Diss, Norfolk Detached, a newly built property | £430,000 | 2014-08-27 | £700,427 |
IP22 2LY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham The Street , North Lopham IP22 2LR | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenninghall Primary School School Close , Kenninghall NR16 2EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy Church Road , Garboldisham IP22 2SE | - not rated | 3,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bressingham Primary School School Road , Bressingham IP22 2AR | 3out of 4 | 5,179 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Harling Primary School and Nursery Gallants Lane , East Harling NR16 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,466 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lophams Village Playing Field VILLAGE HALL VILLAGE HALL CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 866 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.