Norwich South
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Centred around Norwich’s historic and cultural heart, Norwich South includes the medieval city centre, riverside areas, and the University of East Anglia. Its cobbled streets, cathedral, and vibrant shopping scene attract visitors, while the A11 and A47 ensure road connectivity. Rail links from Norwich station serve London, Cambridge, and Great Yarmouth, making it a hub for business, education, and leisure.
Wards in Norwich South
Norwich South is divided into 10 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bowthorpe
- Eaton
- Lakenham
- Mancroft
- Nelson
- New Costessey
- Thorpe Hamlet
- Town Close
- University
- Wensum
Norwich South is a constituency that covers these wards in Norwich / 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 | 17,338 | 16.30% | 1,348,369 | 21.07% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 19,551 | 18.38% | 465,497 | 7.28% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 16,643 | 15.65% | 810,089 | 12.66% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,045 | 17.91% | 1,242,589 | 19.42% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 16,344 | 15.37% | 1,261,140 | 19.71% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 17,438 | 16.40% | 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 | 81,339 | 77.30% | 78.49% | 74.42% |
| Other White | 8,370 | 7.95% | 6.78% | 6.15% |
| Indian | 2,373 | 2.26% | 2.16% | 3.13% |
| African | 2,070 | 1.97% | 1.87% | 2.50% |
| Other Asian | 1,832 | 1.74% | 1.27% | 1.63% |
| Chinese | 1,425 | 1.35% | 0.61% | 0.75% |
| Any other ethnic group | 1,236 | 1.17% | 1.11% | 1.55% |
| White and Asian | 1,050 | 1.00% | 0.81% | 0.82% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 979 | 0.93% | 0.77% | 0.78% |
| Arab | 731 | 0.69% | 0.25% | 0.56% |
| Irish | 695 | 0.66% | 0.91% | 0.85% |
| White and Black African | 686 | 0.65% | 0.43% | 0.42% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 658 | 0.63% | 0.82% | 0.86% |
| Bangladeshi | 534 | 0.51% | 0.80% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 451 | 0.43% | 1.57% | 2.66% |
| Caribbean | 278 | 0.26% | 0.66% | 1.05% |
| Other Black | 259 | 0.25% | 0.38% | 0.50% |
| Roma | 155 | 0.15% | 0.15% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 107 | 0.10% | 0.14% | 0.11% |