Town comparison
Diss vs Elmswell
Which is better to live in? 12.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Elmswell is about 5% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Diss
£362,144
Elmswell
£343,399
Crime Rate
Diss
46.0
Elmswell
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Diss
66.7%
Elmswell
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Diss
291.6
Elmswell
254.2
EPC Rating
Diss
70.1
Elmswell
70.2
Median Income
Diss
£30,836
Elmswell
£30,244
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandBuyers will find Elmswell more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £343,399 versus £362,144 in Diss. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Elmswell it is a flat at £124,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Diss (£286,974 vs £245,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Elmswell prices grew faster — 43% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Diss and Elmswell at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Diss and Elmswell. Diss has 3 schools and Elmswell has 1 schools.
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Elmswell School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Diss | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Diss enjoy 291.6 Mbps on average, while Elmswell lags behind at 254.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 90.7% in Elmswell. Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 42.8% in Elmswell.
Diss is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (292 vs 254 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Elmswell is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Diss's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,316 in Elmswell. 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.2% in Elmswell.
Elmswell has more energy-efficient housing — 60.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Diss has a population of 9,599 while Elmswell has 4,446. Median household income is £30,835.8 in Diss and £30,244.3 in Elmswell. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 46.9 in Elmswell. Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 58% in Elmswell.
| Indicator | Diss | Elmswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,599 | 4,446 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,835.8 | £30,244.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 29.3% |
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