Forge Close, Palgrave, Diss
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP22 1AQ.
At a glance
4 property sales on Forge Close, Palgrave, Diss have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2017. The most recent sale was on 21 Nov 2022. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £325,750. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2017; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Forge Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Forge Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all IP22 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £325,750 | 21 Nov 2022 |
| Terraced | 2 | £282,500 | 11 Jun 2021 |
Sold prices on Forge Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Forge Close IP22 1AQ | 21 Nov 2022 | £390,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 6, Forge Close IP22 1AQ | 11 Jun 2021 | £295,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 6, Forge Close IP22 1AQ | 9 Mar 2018 | £270,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 1, Forge Close IP22 1AQ | 11 Apr 2017 | £261,500 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6, Forge Close | £270,000 (Mar 2018) → £295,000 (Jun 2021) | +9% over 3 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Forge Close
Crime
78 crimes were reported within about a mile of Forge Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 60% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Shoplifting | 28 |
| Violence & sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Public order | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Burglary | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Forge Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- The River Waveney from Diss to Bungay Flood warning area
- The River Waveney from Diss and the River Dove to Ellingham, including Bungay Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Forge Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palgrave Church of England Primary School 85 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| Diss Church of England Junior Academy 149 pupils | Primary Church of England | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Diss Infant Academy and Nursery 115 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Requires improvement Report | 0.9 mi |
| Diss High School 877 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Roydon Primary School 255 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Diss station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Church (o/s) 2 min walk
- Church (opp) 2 min walk
- Rose Lane Close (opp, Rose Lane) 3 min walk
- Rose Lane Close (adj, Rose Lane) 3 min walk
GP surgeries
- Lawns Practice
Mount Street, Diss · 1.0 mi - Parish Fields Practice
Mount Street, Diss · 1.0 mi - Eye Health Centre
Castleton Way, Eye · 3.2 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 9 of 10 · Crime: decile 7 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 80.6% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.0% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| Households | 1,028 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.0% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.2% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 2,477 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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