Town comparison
Diss vs Long Stratton
Which is better to live in? 9.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Long Stratton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 47% lower. Long Stratton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Long Stratton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Diss
£362,144
Long Stratton
£246,406
Crime Rate
Diss
46.0
Long Stratton
42.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Diss
66.7%
Long Stratton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Diss
291.6
Long Stratton
264.2
EPC Rating
Diss
70.1
Long Stratton
69.7
Median Income
Diss
£30,836
Long Stratton
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Diss commands an average of £362,144, compared with £246,406 in Long Stratton – a difference of 47%. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Long Stratton it is a flat at £145,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Diss (£432,683 vs £298,318).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Diss prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandLong Stratton has a crime rate of 42 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Diss at 46 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Diss is violent-crime, while in Long Stratton 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 Long Stratton, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Diss. There are 3 schools in Diss and 3 in Long Stratton.
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Stratton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Diss | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 291.6 Mbps in Diss and 264.2 Mbps in Long Stratton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 84% in Long Stratton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 46.3% in Long Stratton.
Diss is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (292 vs 264 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Diss leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Long Stratton averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,310 in Long Stratton. 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Long Stratton.
Diss has more energy-efficient housing — 59.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,815 in Long Stratton and £30,835.8 in Diss. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 47.1 in Long Stratton. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Diss versus 73.1% in Long Stratton. Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 57.8% in Long Stratton.
| Indicator | Diss | Long Stratton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,599 | 5,218 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 47.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,835.8 | £33,815 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 57.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 73.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 32% |
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