Living in IP98, South Norfolk
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around IP98 in South Norfolk. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in South Norfolk: £312,124, up 2.0% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East of England average is £338,707.
What actually sold around IP98
50 recorded home sales on the streets around central IP98 in the last 2 years, with a median of £283,500 and a range from £66,000 to £705,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 SCHOLARS WALK, IP22 4EA | detached | £365,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 39 ROYDON ROAD, IP22 4LN | semi-detached | £300,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 2 CROWN PLACE, IP22 4NX | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 7 PARKSIDE COURT, IP22 4NJ | flat-maisonette | £168,000 | 2026-05-11 |
| 4 ST MARYS COURT CHURCH STREET, IP22 4DR | flat-maisonette | £102,000 | 2026-04-20 |
| 9 MOUNT STREET, IP22 4QG | detached | £335,000 | 2026-03-16 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
6 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy | Primary | Good | 0.1 mi |
| Roydon Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Burston Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.4 mi |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery | Primary | Requires improvement | 0.4 mi |
| Diss High School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.3 mi |
5 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 16.0% |
| Skilled trades | 14.6% |
| Professional occupations | 13.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 10.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
99 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central IP98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on South Norfolk's figures.
Common questions about IP98
What is the average house price in IP98?
The average sold price in South Norfolk is £312,124 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in IP98?
Prices in South Norfolk are up 2.0% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in IP98?
The median of 50 recorded sales around central IP98 in the last 2 years is £283,500, ranging from £66,000 to £705,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in IP98?
6 schools sit within 3 miles of central IP98, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in IP98?
99 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP98 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is IP98 at risk of flooding?
Central IP98 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is IP98 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £283,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 99 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is IP98 safe?
99 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central IP98 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? IP98 or IP22, IP98 or IP23, IP98 or IP21.
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