North Norfolk: population and statistics
North Norfolk has a population of 103,708 (2025) across 967.5 km², or 107 people per km². It ranks 288 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 103,708 residents
- 967.5 km²
- 107 people/km²
North Norfolk in numbers
Population of North Norfolk over time
North Norfolk had 101,973 residents in 2015 and 103,708 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 102,064 |
| 2021 | 103,239 |
| 2022 | 103,218 |
| 2023 | 103,486 |
| 2024 | 103,431 |
| 2025 | 103,708 |
All indicators for North Norfolk
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 | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 35.6% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 1 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 12.6% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 359 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 56,900 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 211 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 32.4% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 153 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 16.2% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 196 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 48,374 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 226 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 89.2% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 74 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 10.1% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 245 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.3% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 113 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.6% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 157 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.0% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 212 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £292,563 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 158 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −3.1% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 335 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 86 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 44.0% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 312 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 11.4% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 24.6% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 5 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,885 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 264 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 47.1 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 143 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,195 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 264 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £34,362 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 310 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.8% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 254 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 223 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | North Norfolk | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.6% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 221 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, North Norfolk ranks 33 by population.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: 35.6% in North Norfolk, compared with an average of 20.3% in East and 19.4% across the UK.
Households heated by oil only: 24.6% in North Norfolk, compared with an average of 7.0% in East and 3.4% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 17.7% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Share of residents aged 65 and over”.
- “Share of residents aged 65 and over”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Households heated by oil only”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 135,503 football pitches.
- 2.7 times less dense than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Broadland, 33.5 km away.
Business sectors: North Norfolk
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade17.7% ×1.1
- Construction13.0% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing11.2% ×2.5
- Accommodation and food services10.6% ×1.5
- Professional, scientific and technical9.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services6.9% ×0.8
- Health and social work4.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing4.7% ×1.1
Where is North Norfolk?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of North Norfolk?
North Norfolk has 103,708 residents (2025), ranking 288 of 361 local authorities.
How big is North Norfolk?
North Norfolk covers 967.5 km², with a density of 107 people per km².
Is the population of North Norfolk growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of North Norfolk went from 101,973 to 103,708, a change of +1.7%.
Where is North Norfolk?
North Norfolk is in East (region). Latitude 52.933, longitude 1.300.
Share of residents aged 65 and over: what is the figure for North Norfolk?
In North Norfolk, “Share of residents aged 65 and over” stands at 35.6% (2025), ranking 1 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 20.4%.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for North Norfolk?
In North Norfolk, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 24.6% (2021), ranking 5 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
Which local authorities border North Norfolk?
The nearest to North Norfolk are Broadland (34 km), Norwich (35 km), Breckland (40 km), Great Yarmouth (46 km), South Norfolk (49 km).