Diss vs Wymondham (South Norfolk)

Property 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.

Residents 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.

Families 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).

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).

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