Old Forge Close, Wortham, Diss
House prices, sold prices and local information for IP22 1PU.
At a glance
3 property sales on Old Forge Close, Wortham, Diss have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2023. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £465,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £580,000.
House prices on Old Forge Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Old 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 | 3 | £580,000 | 7 Nov 2025 |
Sold prices on Old Forge Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, Old Forge Close IP22 1PU | 7 Nov 2025 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 4, Old Forge Close IP22 1PU | 2 Sep 2025 | £650,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Old Forge Close IP22 1PU | 13 Oct 2023 | £625,000 | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Old Forge Close
Crime
0 crimes were reported within about a mile of Old Forge Close in the latest month.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Old Forge Close is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Little Ouse River and River Thet in Suffolk and Norfolk Flood alert 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 Old Forge Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham Primary School 100 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Botolph's Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 180 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.0 mi |
| Mellis Church of England Primary School 147 pupils | Primary Church of England | 5–11 | Report | 2.4 mi |
| Roydon Primary School 255 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 2.5 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 3.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- School (opp, Bury Road) 4 min walk
- School (o/s, Bury Road) 4 min walk
- Village Sign (opp, Bury Road) 6 min walk
- Village Sign (adj) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Botesdale Health Centre
Back Hills, Botesdale, Diss · 2.0 mi - Lawns Practice
Mount Street, Diss · 3.0 mi - Parish Fields Practice
Mount Street, Diss · 3.0 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 10 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.2% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 11.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 7.7% | 17.1% |
| Households | 595 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.3% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 27.8% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,433 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 80% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 80% | 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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