Diss vs Harleston
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Harleston wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Harleston has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Diss
£362,144
Harleston
£339,852
Crime Rate
Diss
46.0
Harleston
42.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Diss
66.7%
Harleston
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Diss
291.6
Harleston
156
EPC Rating
Diss
70.1
Harleston
69.9
Median Income
Diss
£30,836
Harleston
£31,059
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandAt £339,852, Harleston undercuts Diss (£362,144) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Harleston it is a flat at £175,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Harleston (£175,712 vs £114,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Harleston prices grew faster — 51% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Harleston experience less crime overall, with a rate of 42.2 per 1,000 versus 46 per 1,000 in Diss. The most common crime category in Diss is violent-crime, while in Harleston 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 EnglandSchool quality data is not fully available for both Diss and Harleston. Diss has 3 schools and Harleston has 1 schools.
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Harleston School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Diss | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Diss averages 291.6 Mbps – ahead of Harleston's 156.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 86.5% in Harleston. Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 20.2% in Harleston.
Diss is the faster of the two by 87% on average download speed (292 vs 156 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Diss leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Harleston averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,326 in Harleston. 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Harleston.
Harleston has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,059.3 in Harleston and £30,835.8 in Diss. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 48.2 in Harleston. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Diss versus 72% in Harleston. Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 55.8% in Harleston.
| Indicator | Diss | Harleston |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,599 | 5,077 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,835.8 | £31,059.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 72% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 29.9% |
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