Population of Norwich, UK (2024 Update)
As of **mid-2022 (latest ONS official estimate)**, the population of the **City of Norwich** (local authority district) is:
Greater Norwich (Urban Area)
- 230,000–240,000 — includes **Broadland, South Norfolk** suburbs (Costessey, Hellesdon, Thorpe St Andrew, Wymondham).
Trends
- Growing slowly:** +0.5–1%/yr (student influx, migration, births > deaths).
- Demographics:** Younger than UK avg (UEA + NUA ~25,000 students). Diverse (15%+ non-white).
Historical Context
- **11th c.:** 2nd largest city in England (after London).
- **18th c.:** Textile capital.
- **2021 Census:** 143,800 (City), 235,000 (Built-up Area).
Note
"Norwich" often means the **urban area** — the city boundary is tight. For services, economy, transport — **Greater Norwich** is the functional unit.
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