Attleborough vs Diss
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Attleborough is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 8% lower. Diss has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Diss edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Attleborough
£331,451
Diss
£362,144
Crime Rate
Attleborough
66.0
Diss
46.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Attleborough
50.0%
Diss
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Attleborough
394.2
Diss
291.6
EPC Rating
Attleborough
69.1
Diss
70.1
Median Income
Attleborough
£28,795
Diss
£30,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Diss commands an average of £362,144, compared with £331,451 in Attleborough – a difference of 8%. The most affordable entry point in Attleborough is a flat at £112,050, while in Diss it is a flat at £114,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Diss (£286,974 vs £262,209).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Attleborough prices grew faster — 29% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandDiss has a crime rate of 46 per 1,000 residents, which is 43% lower than Attleborough at 66 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Attleborough is violent-crime, while in Diss it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandFamilies may prefer Diss, where 66.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 50% in Attleborough. There are 3 schools in Attleborough and 3 in Diss.
Attleborough School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Attleborough | Diss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.2 Mbps in Attleborough and 291.6 Mbps in Diss. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.9% of premises in Attleborough and 91.2% in Diss. Gigabit availability stands at 76.2% in Attleborough and 51.7% in Diss.
Attleborough is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (394 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Diss leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Attleborough averages 69.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,344 in Attleborough and £1,308 in Diss. 56.8% of homes in Attleborough have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Diss.
Diss has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 56.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,835.8 in Diss and £28,795 in Attleborough. The median age is 47.4 in Attleborough and 46.7 in Diss. Owner-occupancy is 67% in Attleborough versus 68.5% in Diss. Employment rates stand at 55.7% in Attleborough and 58% in Diss.
| Indicator | Attleborough | Diss |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,236 | 9,599 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,795 | £30,835.8 |
| Employment Rate | 55.7% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 67% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 23.1% | 28.4% |
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