Bungay vs Diss
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bungay wins on house prices with a 13% gap. Diss has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bungay edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bungay
£316,318
Diss
£362,144
Crime Rate
Bungay
61.1
Diss
46.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bungay
100.0%
Diss
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Bungay
310.2
Diss
291.6
EPC Rating
Bungay
69.4
Diss
70.1
Median Income
Bungay
£31,583
Diss
£30,836
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Diss commands an average of £362,144, compared with £316,318 in Bungay – a difference of 13%. The most affordable entry point in Bungay is a flat at £153,833, while in Diss it is a flat at £114,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Bungay (£153,833 vs £114,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bungay prices grew faster — 38% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Diss experience less crime overall, with a rate of 46 per 1,000 versus 61.1 per 1,000 in Bungay. The most common crime category in Bungay 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 Bungay, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Diss. There are 3 schools in Bungay and 3 in Diss.
Bungay School Inspection Breakdown
100% 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 | Bungay | Diss |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 310.2 Mbps in Bungay and 291.6 Mbps in Diss. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 83.1% of premises in Bungay and 91.2% in Diss. Gigabit availability stands at 57.4% in Bungay and 51.7% in Diss.
Bungay is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (310 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Diss leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Bungay averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,312 in Bungay and £1,308 in Diss. 59.7% of homes in Bungay 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 59.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,582.5 in Bungay and £30,835.8 in Diss. The median age is 48.4 in Bungay and 46.7 in Diss. Owner-occupancy is 71% in Bungay versus 68.5% in Diss. Employment rates stand at 54.6% in Bungay and 58% in Diss.
| Indicator | Bungay | Diss |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,012 | 9,599 |
| Median Age | 48.4 | 46.7 |
| Median Household Income | £31,582.5 | £30,835.8 |
| Employment Rate | 54.6% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 71% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 29.8% | 28.4% |
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