31.1. Norwich is the only city in the county of Norfolk, it stands out both demographically and culturally within the region. As of the 2021 Census, its population reached approximately 144,000, marking an 8.7% increase from 132,500 in 2011.

31.2. The Norwich City Council area is approximately 40.55 km² with a population density of around 3,614 persons per km². This compares to an England population density of 407 persons per km². It falls to 353 if London is excluded from the national figure).

All persons Females Males

Norwich (2021) Norwich (2021) Norwich (2021)

143,922 72,851 71,071

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