Hopper Way Diss, South Norfolk
232 addresses across 2 postcodes (IP22), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36004133.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in South Norfolk costs £2,483 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 31% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 500 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 25 to 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 232 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawns Practice, about 1.4 km (0.9 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 37% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2020 | UNIT 44A IP22 4GT | Other | £120,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Nov 2017 | UNIT 8, DISS BUSINESS HUB IP22 4GT | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in South Norfolk in 2026-27: Band D £2,483 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,655 | £1,931 | £2,207 | £2,483 | £3,035 | £3,586 | £4,138 | £4,966 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (32% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Former Haulage Depot, Park Road, Planning Permission (200 m)
- Former Haulage Depot, Park Road, Diss, permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 232 addresses are between 25 m and 32 m above sea level (29 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 4GT | 100% | 31% | 31% | 0% |
| IP22 4NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ensign Way Diss | 270 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Diss Station Car Park | 260 m |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 35.1 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 81.9 km (51 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawns Practice | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hado Pharmacy | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Diss Dental Care Centre | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,160 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 510 m² | 390 m |
| Playing field | Diss Cricket Club 2.2 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Andrew, Frenze, a listed building (Grade I), 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Andrew, Frenze | Listed building, Grade I | 830 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Scole Roman settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Clynt Plantation | Wood | 200 m north-east |
| Alder Carr | Wood | 420 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Pretoria Plantation | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Walcot Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Farm Hill | Hill | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 213 | 232 |
19 of the street's 232 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for South Norfolk: see them on the South Norfolk page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Diss High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Altitude Diss Ltd IP22 4GT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Angela's Coffee Lounge IP22 4DA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Coffeelink Ltd IP22 4HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Health And Homebake Ltd IP22 4EU | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Chigly Pigs IP22 4EU | Manufacturers/packers | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Midwich Ltd - Lime Lounge IP22 4GH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Diss Games IP22 4HQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Diss Christian Community Church (Hope Church) IP22 4HQ | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Oak Drive (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 24% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 3% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 37% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 5% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 40% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 75% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 4% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 67% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 85% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Oak Drive · Nelson Road · Saw Mills Road · Vince's Road · Victory Court · Mission Court · Viscount Close · King George Mews · Sandy Lane · Spencer Crescent · Clarence House Court
All the streets in IP22 and across South Norfolk.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.