IP22 Postcode District
IP22 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Diss Post town in Norfolk
The IP22 postcode district is located in the IP Ipswich postal area, IP22 has a population of 22,921 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 76.52 square miles (198.19 square kilometres or 48,972.68 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of IP22. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
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District overview
The primary settlement in the IP22 postcode district is Botesdale, located in the county of Suffolk. Other significant settlements in this district include Burgate, Hinderclay, Palgrave, Redgrave, Rickinghall, Thelnetham, Wattisfield, and Wortham. The post town for this district is Diss, also located in Suffolk.
There are 5 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector IP22 1, covers Rickinghall and Palgrave and Wortham and Botesdale and Wattisfield in Suffolk.
The sector IP22 2, covers Bressingham and Garboldisham and North Lopham and Winfarthing in Norfolk.
The sector IP22 4, covers Diss in Norfolk.
The sector IP22 5, covers Roydon and Burston and Gissing and Diss in Norfolk.
The sector IP22 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
Post towns for this district are DISS, EYE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the South Norfolk District (464 postal codes), followed by the Mid Suffolk District area (220 postal codes), followed by the Breckland District area (106 postal codes), and finally, the West Suffolk District area (73 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Eye | 6.77 | SE |
| Attleborough | 9.51 | N |
| Thetford | 11.54 | WNW |
| Harleston | 12.05 | E |
| Stowmarket | 13.16 | S |
| Wymondham | 13.83 | NNE |
| Hingham | 14.00 | N |
| Needham Market | 15.49 | S |
| Watton | 15.58 | NNW |
| Bury St Edmunds | 15.79 | SW |
| Brandon | 17.27 | WNW |
| Framlingham | 17.56 | SE |
| Bungay | 18.54 | ENE |
| Halesworth | 20.68 | E |
| Norwich | 20.84 | NE |
| Dereham | 21.21 | N |
| Wickham Market | 21.50 | SE |
| Mildenhall | 21.57 | W |
| Loddon | 22.39 | ENE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 899
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISS | DISS | IP22 4 | 242 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 5 | 50 |
| Rickinghall | DISS | IP22 1 | 40 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 35 |
| Wortham | DISS | IP22 1 | 31 |
| Botesdale | DISS | IP22 1 | 29 |
| Bressingham | DISS | IP22 2 | 28 |
| Garboldisham | DISS | IP22 2 | 28 |
| North Lopham | DISS | IP22 2 | 23 |
| Wattisfield | DISS | IP22 1 | 23 |
| Redgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 21 |
| Winfarthing | DISS | IP22 2 | 21 |
| South Lopham | DISS | IP22 2 | 20 |
| Burston | DISS | IP22 5 | 20 |
| Hopton | DISS | IP22 2 | 17 |
| DISS | DISS | IP22 4 | 17 |
| Hepworth | DISS | IP22 2 | 17 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 4 | 17 |
| Gissing | DISS | IP22 5 | 16 |
| Shelfanger | DISS | IP22 2 | 16 |
| Thelnetham | DISS | IP22 1 | 15 |
| Blo Norton | DISS | IP22 2 | 11 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 4 | 11 |
| Hinderclay | DISS | IP22 1 | 10 |
| Market Weston | DISS | IP22 2 | 9 |
| DISS | DISS | IP22 5 | 9 |
| Burgate | DISS | IP22 1 | 7 |
| Rickinghall | DISS | IP22 1 | 6 |
| Thelnetham | DISS | IP22 1 | 6 |
| Wortham | DISS | IP22 1 | 5 |
| Rickinghall | DISS | IP22 1 | 5 |
| Fersfield | DISS | IP22 2 | 5 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 5 | 5 |
| Botesdale | DISS | IP22 1 | 5 |
| Riddlesworth | DISS | IP22 2 | 4 |
| Fersfield | DISS | IP22 2 | 4 |
| Bressingham | DISS | IP22 2 | 4 |
| Burston | DISS | IP22 5 | 3 |
| Knettishall | DISS | IP22 2 | 3 |
| Winfarthing | DISS | IP22 2 | 3 |
| Gasthorpe | DISS | IP22 2 | 3 |
| Botesdale | DISS | IP22 1 | 3 |
| Gasthorpe | DISS | IP22 2 | 3 |
| North Lopham | DISS | IP22 2 | 3 |
| Hinderclay | DISS | IP22 1 | 3 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 5 | 2 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 2 |
| Garboldisham | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 2 |
| Hopton | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| Hepworth | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| Blo Norton | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| South Lopham | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| Shelfanger | DISS | IP22 2 | 2 |
| Wortham | DISS | IP22 1 | 2 |
| DISS | DISS | IP22 5 | 2 |
| DISS | DISS | IP22 4 | 1 |
| Gissing | DISS | IP22 5 | 1 |
| Gissing | DISS | IP22 5 | 1 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 5 | 1 |
| DISS | DISS | IP22 5 | 1 |
| Knettishall | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Riddlesworth | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Garboldisham | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Market Weston | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Blo Norton | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Fersfield | DISS | IP22 2 | 1 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Roydon | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Redgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Redgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Redgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Burgate | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Wortham | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Wattisfield | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
| Palgrave | DISS | IP22 1 | 1 |
Street list for IP22
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| MERE STREET | 83 |
| RECTORY ROAD | 67 |
| MALTHOUSE LANE | 64 |
| LADBROOKE CLOSE | 49 |
| BLOMEFIELD ROAD | 41 |
| BEEHIVE YARD | 33 |
| MARKET HILL | 33 |
| DENMARK STREET | 32 |
| THE CAUSEWAY | 26 |
| CHAPEL STREET | 25 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1118 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 267 |
| Shoplifting | 239 |
| Other theft | 231 |
| Public order | 171 |
| Burglary | 95 |
| Other crime | 76 |
| Vehicle crime | 73 |
| Drugs | 34 |
| Possession of weapons | 28 |
| Bicycle theft | 20 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Robbery | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERE STREET | DISS | 48 | IP22 4AD | View map | |
| ST NICHOLAS STREET | DISS | 32 | IP22 4LB | View map | |
| VICTORIA ROAD | DISS | 26 | IP22 4JN | View map | |
| MARKET PLACE | DISS | 23 | IP22 4AB | View map | |
| MARKET HILL | DISS | 13 | IP22 4JZ | View map | |
| COBBS YARD | DISS | 7 | IP22 4LB | View map | |
| CHURCH STREET | DISS | 6 | IP22 4DD | View map | |
| NORFOLK HOUSE YARD | DISS | 6 | IP22 4LB | View map | |
| SAWMILLS ROAD | DISS | 6 | IP22 4GG | View map |
Schools in the district
Palgrave Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Palgrave , Nr Diss
Postcode: IP22 1AG
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Berry (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Palgrave Church of England Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Palgrave , Nr Diss
Postcode: IP22 1AG
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Waters (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Back Hills , Botesdale , Nr Diss
Postcode: IP22 1DW
Headteacher: Mr Mark Cobbold (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Wortham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Wortham , Bury Road , Diss
Postcode: IP22 1PX
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Flatman (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Bressingham Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
School Road , Bressingham , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2AR
Headteacher: Mrs Dawn Gudde & Joanna Lewis (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Winfarthing
Phase: Primary
Address:
Mill Road , Winfarthing , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2DZ
Headteacher: Miss Rhiannon Price (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Andrew's CofE VA Primary School, Lopham
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Street , North Lopham , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2LR
Headteacher: Miss Rhiannon Price (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Hopton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Thelnetham Road , Hopton , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2QY
Headteacher: Mrs Claire Wright (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Garboldisham Church Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Garboldisham , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2SE
Headteacher: Mrs Julia Humphrey (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Garboldisham Church of England Primary Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Church Road , Garboldisham , Diss
Postcode: IP22 2SE
Headteacher: Mrs Moira Croskell
Ofsted rating: Good
Diss High School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Walcot Road , Diss
Postcode: IP22 4DH
Headteacher: Mr Sam Stopps (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Diss Church Junior School
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Entry , Diss
Postcode: IP22 4NT
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Cerullo (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Special Measures
Diss Church of England Junior Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
The Entry , Diss
Postcode: IP22 4NT
Headteacher: Mrs J Cerullo
Ofsted rating: Good
Diss Infant and Nursery School with Children's Centre
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fitzwalter Road , Diss
Postcode: IP22 4PU
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Cerullo (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Diss Infant Academy and Nursery
Phase: Primary
Address:
Fitzwalter Road , Diss
Postcode: IP22 4PU
Headteacher: Mrs Joanna Cerullo (Executive Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Roydon Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Manor Road , Roydon , Diss
Postcode: IP22 5QU
Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Bradford (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Burston Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crown Green , Burston , Diss
Postcode: IP22 5TZ
Headteacher: Mrs Carol Green (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Requires improvement
Burston Community Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Crown Green , Burston , Diss
Postcode: IP22 5TZ
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Ridgeon (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fair Green Dental Practice | 63A DENMARK STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4BE | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 3 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | 65 Mount Street (dental Surgery) | 65 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Diss Dental Care Centre | 127 VICTORIA ROAD, DISS, IP22 4JN | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 3-4 MOUNT STREET, DISS, IP22 4QG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lawns Practice | MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4WG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01379 642021 |
| 2 | Parish Fields Practice | MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4WG | GP PRACTICE | Call 01379 642023 |
| 3 | Botesdale Health Centre | BACK HILLS, BOTESDALE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 1DW | GP PRACTICE | Call 01379 898295 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hado Pharmacy | 66 MOUNT STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4QQ | PHARMACY | Call 01379 644001 |
| 2 | Boots | 9 MARKET PLACE, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AB | PHARMACY | Call 01379 642436 |
| 3 | Wellbeing Pharmacy | 11 MARKET PLACE, DISS, IP22 4AB | PHARMACY | Call 01379 642053 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scrivens Opticians (diss) | 45 MERE STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AG | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dipple And Conway Opticians (diss) | 12 MARKET PLACE, DISS, IP22 4AB | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Specsavers (diss) | UNIT 1, 9-11 MERE STREET, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4AD | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Adkins Opticians | 2 MARKET HILL, DISS, NORFOLK, IP22 4JZ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £432,711 | 161 | £447,302 | 180 | £445,959 | 147 | £490,844 | 180 |
| Semi-detached | £290,683 | 90 | £271,024 | 72 | £286,675 | 89 | £298,836 | 109 |
| Terraced | £229,654 | 52 | £242,143 | 57 | £227,427 | 55 | £248,593 | 59 |
| Flats | £108,962 | 13 | £154,323 | 20 | £143,107 | 14 | £138,154 | 26 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Diss
CRS Code: DIS
Operator: LE
Line: Great Eastern Main Line
Company: Greater Anglia
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| IP22 1 | Diss Delivery Office |
| IP22 2 | Diss Delivery Office |
| IP22 4 | Diss Delivery Office |
| IP22 5 | Diss Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| I | P | 2 | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| I | P | 2 | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 1 visitor attractions in or around this district.
| Name | Category | Detail | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bressingham Steam and Gardens | Railways | Steam / Heritage Railway | View map |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the IP22 postal code is DISS followed by Roydon, and Rickinghall.
The IP22 Postcode shares a border with IP21 (Stradbroke, Fressingfield, Scole), IP23 (EYE, Gislingham, Thorndon), IP31 (Thurston, Stanton, Great Barton), IP24 (THETFORD, Great Hockham, Elveden), NR15 (Long Stratton, Brooke, Hempnall) and NR16 (East Harling, Banham, Bunwell).
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