Broadland: population and statistics
Broadland has a population of 139,652 (2025) across 552.1 km², or 253 people per km². It ranks 203 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +11.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 139,652 residents
- 552.1 km²
- 253 people/km²
Broadland in numbers
Population of Broadland over time
Broadland had 125,837 residents in 2015 and 139,652 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 130,760 |
| 2021 | 132,238 |
| 2022 | 133,802 |
| 2023 | 135,955 |
| 2024 | 137,892 |
| 2025 | 139,652 |
All indicators for Broadland
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.2% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 53 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.9% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 275 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 63,430 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 177 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 19.5% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 278 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.7% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 106 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 57,760 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 176 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 94.1% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 5 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 5.2% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 315 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 78.0% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 12.3% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 9.7% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 294 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £313,407 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 139 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 2.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 139 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 69.2% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 6.2% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 220 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 11.1% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 40 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,730 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 220 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 41.0 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 222 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,070 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 211 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,195 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 183 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 84.8% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 18 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 316 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Broadland | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.0% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 305 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Broadland ranks 24 by population.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: 5.2% in Broadland, compared with an average of 17.7% in East and 22.0% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 11.0% in Broadland, compared with an average of 16.9% in East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.6% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Households living in a house or bungalow”.
- “Households living in a flat or maisonette”: lower than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Employment rate, aged 16-64”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 77,324 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Norwich, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is East Suffolk (250,106 residents), 49 km away.
Business sectors: Broadland
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.6% ×1.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.3% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.0% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services7.3% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.1% ×1.4
- Manufacturing5.7% ×1.3
- Health and social work5.5% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services4.8% ×0.7
Where is Broadland?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Broadland?
Broadland has 139,652 residents (2025), ranking 203 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Broadland?
Broadland covers 552.1 km², with a density of 253 people per km².
Is the population of Broadland growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Broadland went from 125,837 to 139,652, a change of +11.0%.
Where is Broadland?
Broadland is in East (region). Latitude 52.634, longitude 1.352.
Households living in a flat or maisonette: what is the figure for Broadland?
In Broadland, “Households living in a flat or maisonette” stands at 5.2% (2021), ranking 315 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.8%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Broadland?
In Broadland, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.0% (2021), ranking 305 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Broadland?
The nearest to Broadland are Norwich (2.0 km), South Norfolk (18 km), Breckland (25 km), Great Yarmouth (26 km), North Norfolk (34 km).