Stark Close Diss, South Norfolk
19 addresses across 1 postcode (IP22), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 36003179.
- Sales: 5 recorded sales since 1995; in 2011 the median was £77,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4, C: 11, D: 2).
- 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 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Diss, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 40 m away, and Fair Green (2.1 hectares) is about 310 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 32 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 19 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lawns Practice, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 290 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 39% of households owned their home and 16% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | £77,000 | £77,000 | £77,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £102,000 | £102,000 | £102,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £41,000 | £41,000 | £41,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £37,500 | £37,500 | £37,500 |
| 2000 | 1 | £36,500 | £36,500 | £36,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2011 | 17 IP22 4BY | Flat or maisonette | £77,000 | Leasehold. |
| 7 Oct 2008 | 21 IP22 4BY | Terraced | £102,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Feb 2002 | 17 IP22 4BY | Flat or maisonette | £41,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 2001 | 17 IP22 4BY | Flat or maisonette | £37,500 | Leasehold. |
| 19 May 2000 | 21 IP22 4BY | Terraced | £36,500 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 72 m². Most common: Flat (17). Built: 1976-1982 (9); 1950-1966 (4); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (13); rented (private) (1).
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)
- Rackham's Builders Yard, Diss, Planning Permission (260 m)
- Rackham's Builders Yard, Diss, permissioned (260 m)
- Grasmere, Denmark Street, Planning Permission (380 m)
- Feather Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (400 m (0.2 miles))
- Feather Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- 104 - 106 Denmark Street, Diss, Planning Permission (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Hamlin's Factory site, Diss, Local Plan Allocation (540 m (0.3 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 32 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP22 4BY | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Diss 701,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Eccles Road 1,530 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.8 km (8.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Taylor Road Diss | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Diss | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heritage Triangle Car Park | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Osprey Charging Station | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Norwich Airport NWI | 35.6 km (22 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 80.6 km (50 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lawns Practice | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Wellbeing Pharmacy | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Fair Green Dental Practice | 390 m |
| Hospital | Hartismere Hospital | 6.4 km (4 miles) |
| Police station | Norfolk Police - Diss Public Enquiry Office | 260 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,260 m² | 40 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Fair Green 2.1 ha | 310 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 310 m² | 40 m |
| Playing field | Diss Cricket Club 2.2 ha | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,210 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 2, Mount Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 610 m (0.4 miles) east. 161 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2, Mount Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 610 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Dolphin House | Listed building, Grade II* | 620 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 630 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Mere | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Clynt Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Alder Carr | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) east |
| Westbrook Green | Wood | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Walcot Wood | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) north-east |
| Spears Hill | Hill | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 19 |
1 of the street's 19 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 800 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Diss High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Adult - The Croft IP22 4NA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2026 |
| Diss Baptist Church IP22 4LF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | Exempt | |
| The Angel Cafe Diss Ltd IP22 4BQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| The Thatchers Needle IP22 4AS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| Diss Pavilion IP22 4AS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Park Hotel Diss IP22 4LE | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 20 Jan 2026 |
| The Cock Inn IP22 4BE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Fair Green Fish Bar IP22 4BE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| The Goa IP22 4EH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| DISScovered IP22 4LB | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| The Corn Hall Cafe IP22 4LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ladbrooke Close (25); On or near Shuckford Close (9); On or near Taylor Road (6); On or near Crome Close (5); On or near Buxton Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 39% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 23% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 41% | 17% |
| Private rented | 20% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 16% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 87% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 3% | 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 4BY: 19 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Constable Close · Ladbrooke Close · Gainsborough Avenue · Shuckford Close · Stannard Close · Taylor Road · Buxton Road · Croft Lane · Cotman Close · Speirs Way · Gostling Close · De Lucy 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.