Norwich
§ This page gives an overview of the Norwich local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. One of 361 district profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Norwich, the county city of Norfolk, blends medieval heritage with a vibrant modern cultural scene. Dominated by its cathedral and castle, the city centre is a maze of cobbled lanes, historic buildings, and open marketplaces. The River Wensum flows through, adding riverside charm, while cultural landmarks include the Forum, theatres, and museums. Norwich has a thriving arts and shopping scene, with a mix of independent boutiques and historic arcades, alongside extensive green spaces and links to the surrounding Norfolk countryside.
The administrative boundary of Norwich can be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Norwich.
Key Facts about Norwich
What region is Norwich in? Norwich is in the East of England of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Norwich in? Norwich is located in the county of Norfolk.
Is Norwich a city? Yes, Norwich is a city. Norwich holds official city status as one of the 76 designated cities in the UK.
Who governs Norwich? The local authority for this district is: Norwich City Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Norfolk is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Norfolk County Council.
▶ Official website of Norwich City Council 🔗 norwich.gov.uk
Which police force covers Norwich? Policing in Norwich is provided by Norfolk Constabulary 🔗 norfolk.police.uk, which serves 7 local authority districts: Breckland ⁞ Broadland ⁞ Great Yarmouth ⁞ King's Lynn and West Norfolk ⁞ North Norfolk ⁞ Norwich ⁞ South Norfolk.
Norwich in International Geographies
In the International Territorial Levels (ITLs) hierarchy, Norwich is within an ITLs Level 3 area:
- (ITL 1) East of England
- (ITL 2) ⇒ Norfolk
- (ITL 3) ⇒⇒ Norwich and East Norfolk
The International Territorial Levels are used by OECD member countries for statistical purposes to classify administrative areas. We have this listable page for easy browsing of ITL names and codes: International Territorial Levels.
Constituencies in Norwich
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Norwich
Norwich is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Bowthorpe
- Catton Grove
- Crome
- Eaton
- Lakenham
- Mancroft
- Mile Cross
- Nelson
- Sewell
- Thorpe Hamlet
- Town Close
- University
- Wensum
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data.
Parishes in Norwich
Norwich is entirely unparished—there are no civil parishes in this local authority district.
Parishes are the lowest tier of local government; where they don’t exist, those very local services and representation sit directly with the principal council.
Built-up Areas in Norwich
Norwich covers 5 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Brundall *
- Cantley *
- Colney *
- Cringleford *
- Norwich *
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Norwich.)
Norwich compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Norwich compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Norwich has 13 electoral wards.
Norwich has a population of 147,182 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
More local statistics and data for Norwich can be found on the ONS statistics for Norwich.