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. This is one of 361 LAD 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.
Norwich Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Norwich local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Norwich can also 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
Norwich is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
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. We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
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.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Norwich
Norwich is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Norwich Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
Greater Anglia ▸ Norwich (NR1 1EF)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
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)
Population and Migration Trends in Norwich
This chart shows the population trend for Norwich from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Norwich can be found on the ONS statistics for Norwich.