Tennyson Road, Diss, IP22 4PY

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP22 4PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51.1%	-1.6%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	47.3%	48.9%	1.6%	49.0%	-0.1%

Partnership Status

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 4PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.5% 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	29.1%	23.5%	-5.6%	37.9%	-14.4%
Married: Opposite sex	43.8%	55.5%	11.7%	44.2%	11.3%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Separated	2%	2.8%	0.8%	2.2%	0.6%
Divorced	12.4%	8.5%	-3.9%	9.1%	-0.6%
Widowed	12%	9.3%	-2.7%	6.1%	3.2%

Health

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	42.1%	43%	0.9%	48.4%	-5.4%
Good health	36.3%	36.1%	-0.2%	33.6%	2.5%
Fair health	17.1%	16.4%	-0.7%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.7%	25%	-1.7%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.3%	15.9%	-2.4%	9.6%	6.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	14.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.1%	1.5%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.8%	14.7%	3.9%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	13.9%	18.7%	4.8%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	6%	4%	-2.0%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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)
Bangladeshi	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	0.3%	3.3%	3.0%	0.7%	2.6%
Indian	0%	1.6%	1.6%	3.1%	-1.5%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	97.3%	93.2%	-4.1%	81.4%	11.8%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	96.2%	89.9%	-6.3%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	1%	3.9%	2.9%	6.1%	-2.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	2%	2.0%	0.8%	1.2%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	3.9%	2.5%	5.6%	-1.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.5%	90.2%	-5.3%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	0%	3.9%	3.9%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	2.6%	2.3%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	1.7%	2.3%	0.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Less than 2 years	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	1.9%	-0.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.4%	76.7%	0.7%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Poland	2.3%	1.3%	1.0%
Turkey	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Eastern Asia	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	17.4%	13.5%	3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	4.2%	6.5%	-2.3%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is Tennyson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tennyson Road was 16.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.5% lower than the Diss & Roydon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Tennyson Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Diss & Roydon and the 107th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in South Norfolk .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,300

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in IP22 4PY, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Tennyson Road are based on 39 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Norfolk.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Tennyson Road, Diss, IP22 4PY

Estimated Average Property Prices for IP22 4PY

Average Price
£282,743

Semi-Detached
£334,497

Terraced
£220,207

Detached
£314,370

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Tennyson Road

Average Price
£287,390

Semi-Detached
£337,576

Terraced
£235,063

Detached
£313,737

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Tennyson Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
8 Tennyson Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£156,000	2025-03-07	£156,945
10 Tennyson Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£135,000	2025-01-07	£138,758
7 Tennyson Road, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-10-09	£329,333
29 Tennyson Road, Diss, Norfolk Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2023-08-29	£317,389
23 Tennyson Road, Diss, Norfolk Terraced, an established residential building	£345,000	2022-05-12	£364,756

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for IP22 4PY

Employment

IP22 4PY 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 IP22 4PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	81
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	20
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	29
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Transport and storage	13
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	8
Other	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Information and communication	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery Fitzwalter Road , IP22 4PU	3out of 4	187 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Diss Church of England Junior Academy The Entry , IP22 4NT	1out of 4	325 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Palgrave Church of England Primary School Palgrave , IP22 1AG	3out of 4	1,547 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Roydon Primary School Manor Road , Roydon IP22 5QU	3out of 4	1,940 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Scole Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Norwich Road , Scole IP21 4ED	3out of 4	3,340 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Diss High School Walcot Road , IP22 4DH	3out of 4	577 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Diss Emporium	3A Vinces Road, Diss	299 yd
Time Out Coffee Ltd	9 Mavery House, Victoria Road	598 yd
Flour And Bean	14 Mere Street, Diss	619 yd
Cafe Delices	16A Mere Street, Diss	626 yd
Costa Coffee	7 Mere Street, Diss	626 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Waterfront Inn	The Waterfront, 43 Mere Street	654 yd
The Saracens Head	Saracens Head, 75 Mount Street	735 yd
Greyhound	Greyhound Public House, 9 St Nicholas Street	811 yd
The Thatchers Needle	Thatchers Needle, 33 Park Road	1,078 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
JAFCAF	Unit 3, Vinces Road	263 yd
Imperial Wok	Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant, 110 Victoria Road	403 yd
Turkuaz Turkish Cuisine	146F Victoria Road, Diss	470 yd
Indian View	Church Street, Diss	592 yd
Pizza Plus	6 Mavery House, Victoria Road	598 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco	Tesco Superstore, Victoria Road	470 yd
Diss Mini Market	26 Mere Street, Diss	626 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	37 - 38 Mere Street, Diss	654 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Victoria Road	671 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rectory Meadow SKELTON ROAD	grass pitches	317 yd
Diss Leisure Centre VICTORIA ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	409 yd
Diss Church Of England Junior School THE ENTRY	grass pitches	433 yd
Diss High School WALCOT ROAD	grass pitches	648 yd
Heywood Sports & Leisure Club WALCOT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts	695 yd
Fit Club (Diss) UNIT 18 UNIT 18 HOPPER WAY	health and fitness suite	729 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	68.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of IP22 4PY