Diss vs Stowmarket
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Stowmarket is about 18% cheaper on average. For families, Stowmarket edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Diss
£362,144
Stowmarket
£307,984
Crime Rate
Diss
46.0
Stowmarket
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Diss
66.7%
Stowmarket
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Diss
291.6
Stowmarket
343.2
EPC Rating
Diss
70.1
Stowmarket
70.8
Median Income
Diss
£30,836
Stowmarket
£30,013
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Stowmarket is £307,984, which is 18% less than Diss at £362,144. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Stowmarket it is a flat at £139,127.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 18% pricier in Stowmarket (£139,127 vs £114,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Diss prices grew faster — 29% vs 18%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandCrime rate data is not available for both Diss and Stowmarket at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East of EnglandStowmarket has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Diss. Diss has 3 schools in total, while Stowmarket has 8.
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stowmarket School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Diss | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Stowmarket offers faster average downloads at 343.2 Mbps, compared to 291.6 Mbps in Diss. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 92.7% in Stowmarket. Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 63.6% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (343 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Stowmarket are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.8 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Diss. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,354 in Stowmarket. 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Stowmarket.
Stowmarket has more energy-efficient housing — 60.9% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,835.8 in Diss and £30,013 in Stowmarket. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 47.9 in Stowmarket. Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 58% in Stowmarket. Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Diss versus 73.9% in Stowmarket.
| Indicator | Diss | Stowmarket |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,599 | 20,833 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,835.8 | £30,013 |
| Employment Rate | 58% | 58% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.5% | 73.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.4% | 30% |
Location
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