Diss vs Mulbarton

At £349,800, Mulbarton undercuts Diss (£362,144) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Mulbarton it is a flat at £153,000.

Mulbarton has a crime rate of 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Diss at 46 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Diss is violent-crime, while in Mulbarton it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Diss, 66.7% are in the top two inspection bands. In Mulbarton, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Diss averages 291.6 Mbps – ahead of Mulbarton's 182.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 86.4% in Mulbarton. Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 25.5% in Mulbarton.

→Diss is the faster of the two by 60% on average download speed (292 vs 182 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Mulbarton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.2 (C), while Diss averages 70.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,299 in Mulbarton. 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Mulbarton.

→Mulbarton has more energy-efficient housing — 60% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,094 in Mulbarton and £30,835.8 in Diss. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 47.9 in Mulbarton. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Diss versus 75.1% in Mulbarton. Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 57.2% in Mulbarton.

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