Population by broad age group for Norwich (2021)
70%
15%
31.3. Norwich exhibits a youthful demographic profile, largely due to its status as a university city. The largest age group is 20 to 24 year-olds, attributed to the presence of the University of East Anglia and Norwich University of the Arts. Projections suggest that by 2028, people under 25 will constitute 35.9% of Norwich's population, the highest proportion in Norfolk, while those aged 65 and over will make up 16.2%, the lowest in the county.
31.4. There are 69,160 properties in Norwich. The majority of these homes are private rented. Norwich's housing characteristics are distinctive, reflecting both the city's demographic composition and the broader challenges it faces.