Diss, Norfolk

Diss is a market town and electoral ward in South Norfolk, England, near the boundary with Suffolk, with a population of 7,572 in 2011. Diss railway station is on the Great Eastern Main Line between London and Norwich. It lies in the valley of the River Waveney, round a mere covering 6 acres (2.4 ha) and up to 18 feet (5.5 m) deep, although there is another 51 feet (16 m) of mud.

Diss
The Saracen's Head pub
Coat of arms of Diss Town Council
Diss
Location within Norfolk
Area5.32 km2 (2.05 sq mi)
Population10,714 (2021 census)
 Density2,014/km2 (5,220/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTM1180
District
  • South Norfolk
Shire county
  • Norfolk
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDISS
Postcode districtIP22
Dialling code01379
PoliceNorfolk
FireNorfolk
AmbulanceEast of England
UK Parliament
  • South Norfolk
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