Norwich population: what the ONS figures count
Norwich had 145,676 residents at mid-2025 in the city council area. Count the suburbs joined to it and the 2021 Census found 200,770. Which figure to use depends on the comparison.

Norwich had 145,676 residents at mid-2025 in the city council area. Count the suburbs joined to it and the 2021 Census found 200,770. Which figure to use depends on the comparison.

Buyers who want a house with a garden near Norwich usually choose between Sprowston, Hellesdon, Costessey, Thorpe St Andrew and Cringleford. Medians run from £260,000 to £369,995.

The average first-time buyer in Norwich paid £202,230 in July 2026, with no stamp duty to pay. The harder part is the mortgage, which needs a household income of about £40,500.

Buying in central Norwich mostly means buying a flat, and flats are where the city’s prices are weakest. Anglia Square is the one large scheme that will change the centre.

The average Norfolk home cost £269,185 in July 2026, 0.7% more than a year earlier. The county figure has barely moved since January 2024.
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