Norwich vs South Norfolk
A side-by-side comparison of the Norwich and South Norfolklocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Norwich is the more populous; council tax is lower in South Norfolk; Norwich has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Norwich | South Norfolk | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 143,922 | 141,948 |
| Density | 3,688/km² | 156/km² |
| Deprivation | 20% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,503 | £2,483 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 82% | 77% |
| Aged under 16 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 16–64 | 69% | 58% |
| Aged 65+ | 15% | 24% |