Norwich: population and statistics
Norwich has a population of 145,676 (2025) across 39.0 km², or 3,735 people per km². It ranks 189 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 145,676 residents
- 39.0 km²
- 3,735 people/km²
Norwich in numbers
Population of Norwich over time
Norwich had 138,625 residents in 2015 and 145,676 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 143,935 |
| 2021 | 143,217 |
| 2022 | 145,046 |
| 2023 | 146,399 |
| 2024 | 147,119 |
| 2025 | 145,676 |
All indicators for Norwich
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 | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.4% | 20.3% | 20.4% | ranked 307 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 15.2% | 18.4% | 17.4% | ranked 314 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 69,270 dwellings | 2,888,720 | 27,429,300 | ranked 151 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 37.4% | 23.4% | 31.6% | ranked 100 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.3% | 21.0% | 18.1% | ranked 152 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 64,457 households | 65,170 | 61,440 | ranked 146 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 64.0% | 81.7% | 84.7% | ranked 285 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 35.9% | 17.7% | 14.8% | ranked 34 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 42.6% | 66.1% | 67.3% | ranked 304 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 26.9% | 18.3% | 17.6% | ranked 41 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 30.3% | 15.5% | 14.3% | ranked 9 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £224,323 | £353,838 | £272,474 | ranked 244 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% | ranked 323 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | ranked 99 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 75.7% | 70.3% | 76.7% | ranked 173 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.6% | 9.5% | 7.8% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 7.0% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 6,590 sites | 315,875 | 3,232,440 | ranked 190 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 45.2 per 1,000 | 47.8 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 165 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 5,120 businesses | 276,720 | 2,786,975 | ranked 209 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,263 | £41,339 | £38,490 | ranked 275 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 72.4% | 78.4% | 76.3% | ranked 267 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.2% | ranked 88 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Norwich | East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 32.7% | 16.9% | 18.5% | ranked 36 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 45 local authorities in East, Norwich ranks 23 by population.
Households in social housing: 30.3% in Norwich, compared with an average of 15.5% in East and 17.1% across the UK.
Households without a car or van: 32.7% in Norwich, compared with an average of 16.9% in East and 23.5% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 20.3% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in East for “Households in social housing”.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 97% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,462 football pitches.
- 13.1 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Broadland, 2.0 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is East Suffolk (250,106 residents), 48 km away.
Business sectors: Norwich
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 trade20.3% ×1.3
- Professional, scientific and technical13.8% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services9.8% ×1.4
- Construction8.0% ×0.6
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×1.0
- Health and social work7.1% ×1.3
- Information and communication5.8% ×1.0
- Transport and storage4.8% ×1.1
Where is Norwich?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Norwich?
Norwich has 145,676 residents (2025), ranking 189 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Norwich?
Norwich covers 39.0 km², with a density of 3,735 people per km².
Is the population of Norwich growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Norwich went from 138,625 to 145,676, a change of +5.1%.
Where is Norwich?
Norwich is in East (region). Latitude 52.620, longitude 1.372.
Households in social housing: what is the figure for Norwich?
In Norwich, “Households in social housing” stands at 30.3% (2021), ranking 9 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 14.3%.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Norwich?
In Norwich, “Households without a car or van” stands at 32.7% (2021), ranking 36 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Which local authorities border Norwich?
The nearest to Norwich are Broadland (2.0 km), South Norfolk (17 km), Great Yarmouth (24 km), Breckland (26 km), North Norfolk (35 km).