Mid Norfolk
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Spanning the centre of Norfolk, this largely rural constituency includes market towns such as Dereham and Wymondham, along with farmland, villages, and scenic countryside. The Mid-Norfolk Railway heritage line adds tourist appeal, while the A47 and A11 offer road access to Norwich, King’s Lynn, and Cambridge. The area is known for its agricultural heritage, quiet landscapes, and traditional community feel.
Wards in Mid Norfolk
Mid Norfolk is divided into 18 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- All Saints & Wayland
- Attleborough Burgh & Haverscroft
- Attleborough Queens & Besthorpe
- Dereham Neatherd
- Dereham Toftwood
- Dereham Withburga
- Hermitage
- Hingham & Deopham
- Launditch
- Lincoln
- Mattishall
- Necton
- Saham Toney
- Shipdham-with-Scarning
- The Buckenhams & Banham
- Upper Wensum
- Watton
- Wicklewood
Mid Norfolk is a constituency that covers these wards in Breckland / South Norfolk.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 17,838 | 18.31% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 6,073 | 6.23% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 10,702 | 10.98% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 15,894 | 16.31% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 21,260 | 21.82% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 25,680 | 26.35% | 1,270,813 | 19.86% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 88,509 | 92.02% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 4,002 | 4.16% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Irish | 437 | 0.45% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| Other Asian | 350 | 0.36% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 348 | 0.36% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| White and Asian | 343 | 0.36% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| African | 341 | 0.35% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Any other ethnic group | 318 | 0.33% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 270 | 0.28% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Indian | 238 | 0.25% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| White and Black African | 221 | 0.23% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| Chinese | 167 | 0.17% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Caribbean | 154 | 0.16% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 138 | 0.14% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 118 | 0.12% | 0.14% | 0.11% |
| Roma | 83 | 0.09% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Bangladeshi | 72 | 0.07% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 64 | 0.07% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Arab | 12 | 0.01% | 0.25% | 0.56% |