Norwich
§ This page provides an overview of a UK's local authority district, bringing together various information to help you better understand this district.
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 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.
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
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.