Lord Road is in Diss and in South Norfolk district. IP22 4HD is located in the Diss & Roydon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Norfolk. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lord Road, Diss, IP22 4HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP22 4JA, IP22 4HR, IP22 4ET, IP22 4HS, IP22 4YB, IP22 4PZ, IP22 4YD, IP22 4JR, IP22 4PY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IP22 4HD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48% | 49.6% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 52% | 50.4% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 4HD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 33.9% | 45% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 33.2% | -7.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 12.9% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 48.9% | 49.6% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 35.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 10.8% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 21.7% | 21.9% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 13.4% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.4% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 24.9% | 8.2% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 9.4% | 3% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 91.5% | 97.4% | 5.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 74.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 74.4% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -8.8% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 20.5% | 11.1% | 6.1% | 14.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 1.3% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 75% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 10.3% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 10% | 1.3% | 8.7% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.8% | 1.5% | 3.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lord Road was 8.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.4% lower than the Diss & Roydon average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Lord Road has the lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Diss & Roydon and the 37th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Lord Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-10-24 | £136,288 |
| 12 Lord Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2016-03-21 | £239,677 |
| 16 Lord Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2015-12-14 | £229,179 |
| 12 Lord Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2014-09-10 | £255,367 |
| 10 Lord Road, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building | £135,500 | 2013-11-29 | £230,420 |
IP22 4HD 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy The Entry , IP22 4NT | 1out of 4 | 494 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School Palgrave , IP22 1AG | 3out of 4 | 1,543 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roydon Primary School Manor Road , Roydon IP22 5QU | 3out of 4 | 2,103 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Norwich Road , Scole IP21 4ED | 3out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Voluntary controlled 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 | 696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Emporium | 3A Vinces Road, Diss | 177 yd | |
| D's Coffee House | Front Of, 13B Hopper Way | 648 yd | |
| Jump Warehouse | Units 11-12, Hopper Way | 661 yd | |
| Time Out Coffee Ltd | 9 Mavery House, Victoria Road | 727 yd | |
| Flour And Bean | 14 Mere Street, Diss | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Inn | The Waterfront, 43 Mere Street | 807 yd | |
| The Saracens Head | Saracens Head, 75 Mount Street | 903 yd | |
| Greyhound | Greyhound Public House, 9 St Nicholas Street | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAFCAF | Unit 3, Vinces Road | 98 yd | |
| Imperial Wok | Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, 110 Victoria Road | 365 yd | |
| Turkuaz Turkish Cuisine | 146F Victoria Road, Diss | 578 yd | |
| Victoria Fish Bar | 16 Victoria Road, Diss | 647 yd | |
| Pizza Plus | 6 Mavery House, Victoria Road | 727 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Victoria Road | 578 yd | |
| Diss Mini Market | 26 Mere Street, Diss | 771 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Victoria Road | 795 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | 37 - 38 Mere Street, Diss | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Diss Leisure Centre VICTORIA ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 415 yd |
| Rectory Meadow SKELTON ROAD | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Fit Club (Diss) UNIT 18 UNIT 18 HOPPER WAY | health and fitness suite | 582 yd |
| Diss Church Of England Junior School THE ENTRY | grass pitches | 596 yd |
| Diss High School WALCOT ROAD | grass pitches | 786 yd |
| Heywood Sports & Leisure Club WALCOT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 808 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.