Hopper Way is in Diss and in South Norfolk district. IP22 4GT is located in the Diss & Roydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 2002-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hopper Way, Diss, IP22 4GT 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 IP22 4GT 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 | 50.4% | 50.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.1% | -0.5% | 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 area around IP22 4GT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.1% | 51.9% | 15.8% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 30.5% | -16.7% | 44.2% | -13.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 2.7% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 53.7% | 5.5% | 48.4% | 5.3% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 34.3% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 8% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 21.8% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 8.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 19.9% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 26.4% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -7.4% |
| Other | 8.2% | 1.1% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.6% | 89.8% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 77.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.9% | 77.1% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -6.1% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 15.1% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.9% | 77.6% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 9.8% | 3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 7.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% |
| Romania | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 40.6% | 46.2% | -5.6% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hopper Way was 101.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Diss & Roydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hopper Way has the 6th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Diss & Roydon and the 36th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 44A Hopper Way, Diss, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-08-20 | £132,394 |
| Unit 8 Diss Business Hub Hopper Way, Diss, Norfolk Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2017-11-16 | £278,766 |
IP22 4GT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 142 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Fitzwalter Road , IP22 4PU | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy The Entry , IP22 4NT | 1out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School Palgrave , IP22 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Norwich Road , Scole IP21 4ED | 3out of 4 | 2,579 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roydon Primary School Manor Road , Roydon IP22 5QU | 3out of 4 | 2,700 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,045 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jump Warehouse | Units 11-12, Hopper Way | 40 yd | |
| D's Coffee House | Front Of, 13B Hopper Way | 67 yd | |
| Diss Emporium | 3A Vinces Road, Diss | 469 yd | |
| Corner Cafe (The Kime Cafe Ltd) | 46 Victoria Road, Diss | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAFCAF | Unit 3, Vinces Road | 576 yd | |
| Victoria Fish Bar | 16 Victoria Road, Diss | 601 yd | |
| Imperial Wok | Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, 110 Victoria Road | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fit Club (Diss) UNIT 18 UNIT 18 HOPPER WAY | health and fitness suite | 40 yd |
| Diss Leisure Centre VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 973 yd |
| Rectory Meadow SKELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Diss Golf Club THE COMMON | golf | 1,082 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 | 86.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.3% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.