Rectory Meadow Diss, South Norfolk
8 addresses across 1 postcode (IP22), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36001588.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 3, D: 1).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 660 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and The Park (2.0 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 26 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawns Practice, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 22 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 40 m². Most common: Bungalow, mid-terrace (5); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (6).
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 (43% of about 1,030 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 Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Grasmere, Denmark Street, Planning Permission (610 m (0.4 miles))
- 104 - 106 Denmark Street, Diss, Planning Permission (650 m (0.4 miles))
- Feather Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Feather Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (690 m (0.4 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 26 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 4HA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Eccles Road 1,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 14.6 km (9.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest stores Diss | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mount Street Car Park | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 35.5 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 81.1 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawns Practice | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Diss Dental Care Centre | 180 m |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 5.9 km (3.6 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,010 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | The Park 2.0 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 170 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Diss Cricket Club 2.2 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.8 ha | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dolphin House, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 152 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin House | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| 2, Mount Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Clynt Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Alder Carr | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Walcot Wood | Wood | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Pretoria Plantation | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Westbrook Green | Wood | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 8 | 8 |
None of the street's 8 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 310 m | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 350 m | 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 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak House IP22 4HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Tesco IP22 4JN | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| C J Barker Butchers IP22 4JN | Retailers - other | 180 m | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Premier IP22 4PN | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Plus IP22 4EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Time Out Coffee Ltd IP22 4EX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Victoria Road Superstore Limited IP22 4EX | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2024 |
| Imperial Wok IP22 4JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 4 Good | 14 May 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza IP22 4AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 m | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Diss Mini Market IP22 4AD | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Diss United Reformed Church IP22 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Superdrug Store PLC IP22 4AD | Retailers - other | 350 m | Exempt | |
| Greggs IP22 4AD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 2 Sep 2026 |
| Holland And Barrett IP22 4AD | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Costa Coffee IP22 4AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 5 Very good | 27 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Rectory Meadow (5); On or near A1066 (3); On or near Victoria Close (3); On or near Skelton Close (3); On or near Skelton Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 65 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 50% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 31% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 45% | 17% |
| Private rented | 13% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 37% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 50% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 14% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 65% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 17% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 28% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 37% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- IP22 4HA: 8 addresses
Nearby streets
Skelton Close · Skelton Road · Mere Manor Court · Whytehead Gardens · Masefield Road · Coleridge Road · The Entry · Wordsworth Road · Victoria Close · Lowes View · St Mary's Drive · Bellacre Close
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.