Diss vs Wymondham (South Norfolk)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Wymondham (south Norfolk) wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Wymondham (south Norfolk) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Diss edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Diss
£362,144
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
£330,674
Crime Rate
Diss
46.0
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
41.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Diss
66.7%
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Diss
291.6
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
365.3
EPC Rating
Diss
70.1
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
69.7
Median Income
Diss
£30,836
Wymondham (South Norfolk)
£33,815
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandProperty in Diss commands an average of £362,144, compared with £330,674 in Wymondham (south Norfolk) – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Diss is a flat at £114,750, while in Wymondham (south Norfolk) it is a flat at £168,987.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Wymondham (south Norfolk) (£168,987 vs £114,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Diss prices grew faster — 29% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandResidents of Wymondham (south Norfolk) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 41.8 per 1,000 versus 46 per 1,000 in Diss. The most common crime category in Diss is violent-crime, while in Wymondham (south Norfolk) 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 Diss, where 66.7% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Wymondham (south Norfolk). There are 3 schools in Diss and 5 in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
Diss School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wymondham (South Norfolk) School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Diss | Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 66.7% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 365.3 Mbps in Wymondham (south Norfolk) and 291.6 Mbps in Diss. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.2% of premises in Diss and 89.4% in Wymondham (south Norfolk). Gigabit availability stands at 51.7% in Diss and 69.6% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
Wymondham (south Norfolk) is the faster of the two by 25% on average download speed (365 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Diss leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.1 (C), while Wymondham (south Norfolk) averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,308 in Diss and £1,310 in Wymondham (south Norfolk). 59.8% of homes in Diss have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.8% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
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 Wymondham (south Norfolk) and £30,835.8 in Diss. The median age is 46.7 in Diss and 47.1 in Wymondham (south Norfolk). Owner-occupancy is 68.5% in Diss versus 73.1% in Wymondham (south Norfolk). Employment rates stand at 58% in Diss and 57.8% in Wymondham (south Norfolk).
| Indicator | Diss | Wymondham (South Norfolk) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,599 | 16,812 |
| 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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