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May 2026 council boundary. Map © Mapbox and OpenStreetMap. Boundary data © ONS and Ordnance Survey.
Residents, mid-2025
150,396Wards
26Seats in 2026
46Latest result year
2023Party seats: 2026 snapshot
Download seat history (CSV)No single party majority. A majority of this seat total needs 24 seats. This annual archive is not a live record of party membership or the council administration.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| Conservative | 23 |
| Labour | 9 |
| Liberal Democrats | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Green | 1 |
| Reported total | 46 |
“Other” can include several parties, independents and vacancies. It is not a single voting group. Source: Open Council Data.
Seat history: 1973–2026
These are annual snapshots. A change between years can reflect elections, by-elections, party changes or boundary changes. Older records follow council names and are not a constant-boundary series. The pre-2016 source combines Green and other smaller parties under “Other” and national parties under “Nationalist parties”.
| Year | Total | Party seats |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | Conservative 23 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 9 · Green 1 · Other 4 |
| 2025 | 46 | Conservative 23 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Green 1 · Other 2 |
| 2024 | 46 | Conservative 23 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Green 1 · Other 2 |
| 2023 | 46 | Conservative 24 · Labour 9 · Liberal Democrats 11 · Other 2 |
| 2022 | 46 | Conservative 35 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 2021 | 46 | Conservative 35 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 2020 | 46 | Conservative 35 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 2019 | 46 | Conservative 35 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 10 |
| 2018 | 46 | Conservative 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 2017 | 46 | Conservative 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 2016 | 46 | Conservative 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 2015 | 46 | Conservative 40 · Liberal Democrats 6 |
| 2014 | 46 | Conservative 36 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 2 |
| 2013 | 46 | Conservative 36 · Liberal Democrats 8 · Other 2 |
| 2012 | 46 | Conservative 38 · Liberal Democrats 8 |
| 2011 | 46 | Conservative 38 · Liberal Democrats 8 |
| 2010 | 46 | Conservative 39 · Liberal Democrats 7 |
| 2009 | 46 | Conservative 39 · Liberal Democrats 7 |
| 2008 | 46 | Conservative 39 · Liberal Democrats 7 |
| 2007 | 46 | Conservative 39 · Liberal Democrats 7 |
| 2006 | 46 | Conservative 19 · Liberal Democrats 27 |
| 2005 | 46 | Conservative 18 · Liberal Democrats 28 |
| 2004 | 46 | Conservative 18 · Liberal Democrats 28 |
| 2003 | 46 | Conservative 18 · Liberal Democrats 28 |
| 2002 | 47 | Conservative 15 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 28 · Other 2 |
| 2001 | 47 | Conservative 16 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 2 |
| 2000 | 47 | Conservative 16 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 2 |
| 1999 | 47 | Conservative 16 · Labour 2 · Liberal Democrats 27 · Other 2 |
| 1998 | 47 | Conservative 12 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 30 · Other 2 |
| 1997 | 47 | Conservative 12 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 30 · Other 2 |
| 1996 | 47 | Conservative 12 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 30 · Other 2 |
| 1995 | 47 | Conservative 12 · Labour 3 · Liberal Democrats 30 · Other 2 |
| 1994 | 47 | Conservative 22 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 4 |
| 1993 | 47 | Conservative 22 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 4 |
| 1992 | 47 | Conservative 22 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 4 |
| 1991 | 47 | Conservative 22 · Liberal Democrats 21 · Other 4 |
| 1990 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 8 |
| 1989 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 8 |
| 1988 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 8 |
| 1987 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 16 · Other 8 |
| 1986 | 47 | Conservative 34 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 7 |
| 1985 | 47 | Conservative 34 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 7 |
| 1984 | 47 | Conservative 34 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 7 |
| 1983 | 47 | Conservative 34 · Labour 1 · Liberal Democrats 5 · Other 7 |
| 1982 | 55 | Conservative 31 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1981 | 55 | Conservative 31 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1980 | 55 | Conservative 31 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1979 | 55 | Conservative 31 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1978 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1977 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1976 | 47 | Conservative 23 · Liberal Democrats 2 · Other 22 |
| 1975 | 47 | Conservative 6 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 33 |
| 1974 | 47 | Conservative 6 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 33 |
| 1973 | 47 | Conservative 6 · Labour 7 · Liberal Democrats 1 · Other 33 |
South Norfolk Council and Local Areas
District council in East of England. Official council code: E07000149. Open a ward to see its map and recorded election results.
This area also has a county council: Norfolk.
Official council website · Councils in England · Boundary data (GeoJSON)
Browse all 26 mapped areas
- Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & ScoleE05011866 · Ward
- Bressingham & BurstonE05011867 · Ward
- BrookeE05011868 · Ward
- BunwellE05011869 · Ward
- Central WymondhamE05011870 · Ward
- CringlefordE05011871 · Ward
- Diss & RoydonE05011872 · Ward
- Ditchingham & EarshamE05012851 · Ward
- EastonE05011874 · Ward
- ForncettE05011875 · Ward
- HarlestonE05012852 · Ward
- HempnallE05011877 · Ward
- HethersettE05011878 · Ward
- Hingham & DeophamE05011879 · Ward
- Loddon & ChedgraveE05011880 · Ward
- Mulbarton & Stoke Holy CrossE05011881 · Ward
- New CostesseyE05011882 · Ward
- Newton FlotmanE05011883 · Ward
- North WymondhamE05011884 · Ward
- Old CostesseyE05011885 · Ward
- Poringland, Framinghams & TrowseE05011886 · Ward
- RocklandE05011887 · Ward
- South WymondhamE05011888 · Ward
- StrattonE05011889 · Ward
- ThurltonE05011890 · Ward
- WicklewoodE05011891 · Ward
Recorded election results
Download all recorded results (CSV)26 recorded areas in 2023. These figures describe the contests held in that year. They do not describe every seat on the council. Historical areas can differ from the current map.
Seats won in the recorded contests
- 24 CON
- 11 LD
- 9 LAB
- 2 IND
Declared winners in this source only. This is not a council-wide vote share or a current seat total.
The supplied 2026 candidate download does not include votes or winners. The 2026 seat archive above is a different dataset. Download the separate 2026 candidate lists (CSV).
Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole2 seats contested · 35.9% turnout
Electorate: 5,275. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson, C. | IND | 870 | Elected |
| Thompson, D. | CON | 570 | Elected |
| Tuck, V. | CON | 501 | Not elected |
| Hardy, H. | Green | 485 | Not elected |
| Reekie, P. | LAB | 429 | Not elected |
| Wenman, F. | LD | 269 | Not elected |
| Boreham, I. | Green | 202 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bressingham & Burston1 seats contested · 36.4% turnout
Electorate: 2,768. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easter, J. | CON | 506 | Elected |
| Norman, B. | LD | 166 | Not elected |
| Rocholl, D. | LAB | 163 | Not elected |
| Reynolds, D. | Green | 162 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Brooke1 seats contested · 44.5% turnout
Electorate: 2,730. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller, J. | CON | 609 | Elected |
| Treby, J. | Green | 295 | Not elected |
| Fowler, T. | LAB | 293 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Bunwell1 seats contested · 35.5% turnout
Electorate: 2,485. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridley, S. | CON | 418 | Elected |
| Chapman, J. | LAB | 197 | Not elected |
| Rissmann, B. | LD | 157 | Not elected |
| Gooch, M. | Green | 99 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Central Wymondham2 seats contested · 39.2% turnout
Electorate: 4,799. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurn, K. | CON | 697 | Elected |
| Savage, R. | CON | 659 | Elected |
| Barrett, J. | Green | 579 | Not elected |
| Baker, T. | LAB | 571 | Not elected |
| Walters, V. | Green | 542 | Not elected |
| Doheny, L. | LAB | 454 | Not elected |
| Pond, A. | REF | 110 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Cringleford2 seats contested · 41.3% turnout
Electorate: 4,177. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacks, D. | LAB | 744 | Elected |
| Elmer, D. | CON | 704 | Elected |
| Kemp, W. | CON | 694 | Not elected |
| Vail, D. | LAB | 682 | Not elected |
| Harris, E. | LD | 433 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Diss & Roydon3 seats contested · 28.3% turnout
Electorate: 8,534. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minshull, G. | CON | 1,056 | Elected |
| Kiddie, K. | CON | 1,024 | Elected |
| Murphy, K. | CON | 906 | Elected |
| Browne, S. | LD | 598 | Not elected |
| Wenman, T. | LD | 553 | Not elected |
| Daniel, T. | LAB | 452 | Not elected |
| McGinty, A. | Green | 444 | Not elected |
| Reeder, A. | LAB | 438 | Not elected |
| Howard, A. | LD | 410 | Not elected |
| Copple, I. | LAB | 394 | Not elected |
| Roe, M. | Green | 262 | Not elected |
| Williamson, T. | Green | 253 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Ditchingham & Earsham2 seats contested · 35.1% turnout
Electorate: 5,228. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard, B. | LD | 745 | Elected |
| Brown, C. | LD | 641 | Elected |
| Clitheroe, O. | CON | 567 | Not elected |
| Wilby, M. | CON | 534 | Not elected |
| Connor, J. | Green | 407 | Not elected |
| Hobson, S. | Green | 337 | Not elected |
| Kirk, C. | LAB | 228 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Easton1 seats contested · 32.9% turnout
Electorate: 1,563. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewsbury, M. | CON | 304 | Elected |
| McKinna, E. | LAB | 206 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Forncett1 seats contested · 34.1% turnout
Electorate: 2,813. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carsok, K. | CON | 361 | Elected |
| McClenning, R. | LD | 274 | Not elected |
| Reason, P. | LAB | 168 | Not elected |
| Sharp, C. | Green | 146 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Harleston2 seats contested · 31.9% turnout
Electorate: 4,804. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham, T. | CON | 583 | Elected |
| Eddy, J. | LAB | 547 | Elected |
| Potterton, B. | CON | 512 | Not elected |
| Kuzmic, S. | LD | 468 | Not elected |
| Newby, A. | Green | 372 | Not elected |
| Browne, S. | Green | 257 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hempnall1 seats contested · 37.1% turnout
Electorate: 2,609. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hooton, M. | CON | 508 | Elected |
| Katz, E. | LAB | 440 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hethersett3 seats contested · 34.3% turnout
Electorate: 7,037. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bills-Everett, D. | CON | 1,001 | Elected |
| Cross, K. | CON | 922 | Elected |
| Morland, J. | LAB | 896 | Elected |
| Dawson, S. | CON | 847 | Not elected |
| Marshall, J. | LAB | 690 | Not elected |
| Barrett, P. | Green | 643 | Not elected |
| Palmer, S. | LAB | 592 | Not elected |
| Blathwayt, P. | LD | 584 | Not elected |
| Paco, F. | IND | 230 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Hingham & Deopham1 seats contested · 33.2% turnout
Electorate: 2,536. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woolliscroft, J. | CON | 451 | Elected |
| Nobes, G. | LAB | 223 | Not elected |
| Willmoth, C. | Green | 164 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Loddon & Chedgrave2 seats contested · 38.0% turnout
Electorate: 4,755. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowe, J. | LAB | 1,031 | Elected |
| Billig, K. | CON | 802 | Elected |
| Brown, C. | LAB | 422 | Not elected |
| Melling, M. | CON | 412 | Not elected |
| Wareham, E. | Green | 373 | Not elected |
| Lewis, T. | LD | 192 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross3 seats contested · 39.6% turnout
Electorate: 7,402. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spratt, I. | LD | 1,460 | Elected |
| Fulcher, J. | LD | 1,342 | Elected |
| Webber, J. | LD | 1,307 | Elected |
| Legg, N. | CON | 1,055 | Not elected |
| Irving, J. | CON | 893 | Not elected |
| Taylor, D. | CON | 819 | Not elected |
| Smith-Cullen, G. | LAB | 497 | Not elected |
| Cutting, M. | LAB | 467 | Not elected |
| Tracey, N. | LAB | 399 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
New Costessey2 seats contested · 26.8% turnout
Electorate: 4,976. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundell, G. | LD | 558 | Elected |
| McCloskey, J. | LAB | 452 | Elected |
| Hardy, P. | CON | 335 | Not elected |
| James, A. | LD | 308 | Not elected |
| Gauthier, H. | CON | 306 | Not elected |
| Shepherd, G. | LAB | 260 | Not elected |
| Watkins, O. | Green | 234 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Newton Flotman1 seats contested · 40.2% turnout
Electorate: 2,506. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook, M. | IND | 414 | Elected |
| Webster, L. | CON | 335 | Not elected |
| Sewell, S. | LAB | 254 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
North Wymondham2 seats contested · 30.3% turnout
Electorate: 4,888. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosen, M. | LAB | 715 | Elected |
| Roberts, D. | LD | 653 | Elected |
| Holden, A. | CON | 643 | Not elected |
| Hornby, J. | CON | 510 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Old Costessey3 seats contested · 25.1% turnout
Electorate: 7,416. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blundell, S. | LD | 879 | Elected |
| Laidlaw, T. | LD | 675 | Elected |
| Cork, J. | LAB | 565 | Elected |
| Fiaz, B. | LAB | 557 | Not elected |
| Mascall, C. | LAB | 522 | Not elected |
| Toms, D. | LD | 426 | Not elected |
| Dale, L. | CON | 399 | Not elected |
| Mulhall, J. | CON | 377 | Not elected |
| Fisher, J. | CON | 362 | Not elected |
| Evans, D. | Green | 288 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse3 seats contested · 36.9% turnout
Electorate: 6,485. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overton, J. | CON | 1,151 | Elected |
| Neal, L. | CON | 1,110 | Elected |
| Fowler, N. | LAB | 1,082 | Elected |
| Spruce, T. | CON | 1,077 | Not elected |
| Bingham, D. | LD | 1,036 | Not elected |
| Knight, A. | LAB | 949 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Rockland1 seats contested · 42.2% turnout
Electorate: 2,776. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson, V. | CON | 472 | Elected |
| White, M. | LAB | 418 | Not elected |
| Harkin, J. | Green | 270 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
South Wymondham2 seats contested · 32.1% turnout
Electorate: 4,876. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuri-Nixon, S. | LD | 752 | Elected |
| Halls, J. | LD | 661 | Elected |
| Lemon, M. | CON | 443 | Not elected |
| Greene, C. | LAB | 392 | Not elected |
| Powell, A. | CON | 356 | Not elected |
| McCarthy, J. | LAB | 313 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Stratton2 seats contested · 24.8% turnout
Electorate: 3,337. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race, G. | LAB | 361 | Elected |
| Carver, J. | CON | 351 | Elected |
| Scarborough-Taylor, E. | CON | 328 | Not elected |
| Reekie, D. | LAB | 271 | Not elected |
| Sparkes, C. | Green | 175 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Thurlton1 seats contested · 38.5% turnout
Electorate: 2,672. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans, G. | CON | 405 | Elected |
| Harrison, P. | LD | 398 | Not elected |
| Blaikie, S. | LAB | 210 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Wicklewood1 seats contested · 40.1% turnout
Electorate: 2,718. Source and method.
| Candidate | Party | Candidate votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott, R. | CON | 557 | Elected |
| Barrett, R. | Green | 270 | Not elected |
| Crouch, M. | LAB | 259 | Not elected |
In a multi-member contest a voter can cast more than one candidate vote. Do not use the sum of candidate votes as turnout. A blank vote figure can indicate an uncontested election or missing source data.
Check the council by-election directory. The absence of an upcoming contest here does not confirm that no election is due.
Councillors: 2026 archive
Download councillors (CSV)46 member records from the Open Council Data post-May archive. Members can change party, resign or be replaced. Use the council’s own member register for current contact details.
46 records shown
| Councillor | Ward or division | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton Hudson | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | Independent / Other |
| Delme Thompson | Beck Vale, Dickleburgh & Scole | Conservative and Unionist |
| James Easter | Bressingham & Burston | Conservative and Unionist |
| Lord Fuller | Brooke | Conservative and Unionist |
| Suzanne Wateridge | Bunwell | Green Party (E&W) |
| Jonathan Purle | Central Wymondham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Robert Savage | Central Wymondham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Daniel Elmer | Cringleford | Conservative and Unionist |
| Deborah Sacks | Cringleford | Labour Party |
| Graham Minshull | Diss & Roydon | Conservative and Unionist |
| Keith Kiddie | Diss & Roydon | Conservative and Unionist |
| Kieran Murphy | Diss & Roydon | Conservative and Unionist |
| Brendon Bernard | Ditchingham & Earsham | Liberal Democrats |
| Chris Brown | Ditchingham & Earsham | Liberal Democrats |
| Margaret Dewsbury | Easton | Conservative and Unionist |
| Kim Carsok | Forncett | Conservative and Unionist |
| James Eddy | Harleston | Labour Party |
| Trevor Graham | Harleston | Conservative and Unionist |
| Martyn Hooton | Hempnall | Conservative and Unionist |
| David Bills | Hethersett | Conservative and Unionist |
| John Morland | Hethersett | Labour Party |
| Kathryn Cross | Hethersett | Conservative and Unionist |
| Josh Woolliscroft | Hingham & Deopham | Conservative and Unionist |
| Jeremy Rowe | Loddon & Chedgrave | Labour Party |
| Kay Billig | Loddon & Chedgrave | Conservative and Unionist |
| Bob McClenning | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | Liberal Democrats |
| Ian Spratt | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | Liberal Democrats |
| Jim Webber | Mulbarton & Stoke Holy Cross | Liberal Democrats |
| Gary Blundell | New Costessey | Independent / Other |
| Jenny McCloskey | New Costessey | Labour Party |
| John Cook | Newton Flotman | Independent / Other |
| Dave Roberts | North Wymondham | Liberal Democrats |
| Michael Rosen | North Wymondham | Labour Party |
| Justin Cork | Old Costessey | Labour Party |
| Sharon Blundell | Old Costessey | Independent / Other |
| Terry Laidlaw | Old Costessey | Liberal Democrats |
| John Overton | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | Conservative and Unionist |
| Lisa Overton-Neal | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | Conservative and Unionist |
| Nicola Fowler | Poringland, Framinghams & Trowse | Labour Party |
| Vic Thomson | Rockland | Conservative and Unionist |
| Carmina McConnell | South Wymondham | Liberal Democrats |
| Suzanne Nuri-Nixon | South Wymondham | Liberal Democrats |
| Georgina Race | Stratton | Labour Party |
| Jonathan Carver | Stratton | Conservative and Unionist |
| Andrew Evans | Thurlton | Conservative and Unionist |
| Richard Elliott | Wicklewood | Conservative and Unionist |
Local figures
Download local figures (CSV)Each table has its own date, unit and source. Census categories can contain subcategories. Do not add all rows together. Residents, households and electors are different measures.
Population by ageMid-2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| All ages | 150,396 |
| Under 16 | 25,863 |
| Age 16 to 64 | 86,876 |
| Age 65 and over | 37,657 |
Population history2011–2025
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 124,495 |
| 2012 | 125,680 |
| 2013 | 127,063 |
| 2014 | 128,572 |
| 2015 | 129,942 |
| 2016 | 131,472 |
| 2017 | 133,573 |
| 2018 | 135,560 |
| 2019 | 138,131 |
| 2020 | 139,842 |
| 2021 | 142,509 |
| 2022 | 144,529 |
| 2023 | 146,614 |
| 2024 | 148,384 |
| 2025 | 150,396 |
Census residentsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Residence type: Total | 141,948 |
| Residence type: Lives in a household | 140,165 |
| Residence type: Lives in a communal establishment | 1,783 |
Population densityCensus 2021
Unit: people per square kilometre. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people per square kilometre |
|---|---|
| Population Density: Persons per square kilometre | 156.4 |
Census age groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Age: Total | 141,949 |
| Age: Aged 4 years and under | 6,990 |
| Age: Aged 5 to 9 years | 8,107 |
| Age: Aged 10 to 14 years | 8,076 |
| Age: Aged 15 to 19 years | 6,902 |
| Age: Aged 20 to 24 years | 5,977 |
| Age: Aged 25 to 29 years | 7,302 |
| Age: Aged 30 to 34 years | 8,169 |
| Age: Aged 35 to 39 years | 8,485 |
| Age: Aged 40 to 44 years | 8,323 |
| Age: Aged 45 to 49 years | 9,245 |
| Age: Aged 50 to 54 years | 10,114 |
| Age: Aged 55 to 59 years | 10,493 |
| Age: Aged 60 to 64 years | 9,254 |
| Age: Aged 65 to 69 years | 8,443 |
| Age: Aged 70 to 74 years | 9,443 |
| Age: Aged 75 to 79 years | 7,127 |
| Age: Aged 80 to 84 years | 4,798 |
| Age: Aged 85 years and over | 4,701 |
Household numbersCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Number of households: Number of households | 61,381 |
Accommodation typeCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Accommodation type: Total: All households | 61,382 |
| Accommodation type: Detached | 30,430 |
| Accommodation type: Semi-detached | 19,062 |
| Accommodation type: Terraced | 7,674 |
| Accommodation type: In a purpose-built block of flats or tenement | 3,141 |
| Accommodation type: Part of a converted or shared house, including bedsits | 359 |
| Accommodation type: Part of another converted building, for example, former school, church or warehouse | 313 |
| Accommodation type: In a commercial building, for example, in an office building, hotel or over a shop | 211 |
| Accommodation type: A caravan or other mobile or temporary structure | 192 |
Housing tenureCensus 2021
Unit: households. Source and definitions.
| Measure | households |
|---|---|
| Tenure of household: Total: All households | 61,381 |
| Tenure of household: Owned | 44,895 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns outright | 25,720 |
| Tenure of household: Owned: Owns with a mortgage or loan | 19,175 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership | 756 |
| Tenure of household: Shared ownership: Shared ownership | 756 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented | 7,184 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Rents from council or Local Authority | 1,411 |
| Tenure of household: Social rented: Other social rented | 5,773 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented | 8,527 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Private landlord or letting agency | 7,213 |
| Tenure of household: Private rented: Other private rented | 1,314 |
| Tenure of household: Lives rent free | 19 |
Economic activityCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Economic activity status: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 117,219 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students) | 68,411 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment | 66,427 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Employee | 53,730 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Part-time | 15,265 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Employee: Full-time | 38,465 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed with employees | 1,921 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 435 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1,486 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students):In employment:Self-employed without employees | 10,776 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 4,902 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 5,874 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active (excluding full-time students): Unemployed | 1,984 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student | 1,679 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment | 1,322 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Employee | 1,238 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Part-time | 1,046 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Employee: Full-time | 192 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed with employees | 5 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Part-time | 4 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed with employees: Full-time | 1 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student:In employment:Self-employed without employees | 79 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Part-time | 65 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: In employment: Self-employed without employees: Full-time | 14 |
| Economic activity status: Economically active and a full-time student: Unemployed | 357 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive | 47,129 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Retired | 33,259 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Student | 3,869 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Looking after home or family | 4,212 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Long-term sick or disabled | 3,520 |
| Economic activity status: Economically inactive: Other | 2,269 |
QualificationsCensus 2021
Unit: people aged 16 and over. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people aged 16 and over |
|---|---|
| Highest level of qualification: Total: All usual residents aged 16 years and over | 117,219 |
| Highest level of qualification: No qualifications | 19,996 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 11,816 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 2 qualifications | 17,561 |
| Highest level of qualification: Apprenticeship | 7,045 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 3 qualifications | 20,294 |
| Highest level of qualification: Level 4 qualifications and above | 37,556 |
| Highest level of qualification: Other qualifications | 2,951 |
General healthCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| General health: Total: All usual residents | 141,948 |
| General health: Very good health | 66,743 |
| General health: Good health | 50,340 |
| General health: Fair health | 18,701 |
| General health: Bad health | 4,877 |
| General health: Very bad health | 1,287 |
DisabilityCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Disability: Total: All usual residents | 141,948 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act | 25,142 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a lot | 9,640 |
| Disability: Disabled under the Equality Act: Day-to-day activities limited a little | 15,502 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act | 116,806 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: Has long term physical or mental health condition but day-to-day activities are not limited | 11,837 |
| Disability: Not disabled under the Equality Act: No long term physical or mental health conditions | 104,969 |
Ethnic groupsCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Ethnic group: Total: All usual residents | 141,948 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 2,562 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Bangladeshi | 150 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Chinese | 552 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Indian | 977 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Pakistani | 133 |
| Ethnic group: Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh: Other Asian | 750 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 1,164 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: African | 866 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Caribbean | 163 |
| Ethnic group: Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African: Other Black | 135 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2,094 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Asian | 745 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black African | 369 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: White and Black Caribbean | 391 |
| Ethnic group: Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups: Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 589 |
| Ethnic group: White | 135,474 |
| Ethnic group: White: English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 130,292 |
| Ethnic group: White: Irish | 519 |
| Ethnic group: White: Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 150 |
| Ethnic group: White: Roma | 72 |
| Ethnic group: White: Other White | 4,441 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group | 654 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Arab | 145 |
| Ethnic group: Other ethnic group: Any other ethnic group | 509 |
ReligionCensus 2021
Unit: people. Source and definitions.
| Measure | people |
|---|---|
| Religion: Total: All usual residents | 141,950 |
| Religion: No religion | 62,982 |
| Religion: Christian | 67,308 |
| Religion: Buddhist | 524 |
| Religion: Hindu | 542 |
| Religion: Jewish | 197 |
| Religion: Muslim | 859 |
| Religion: Sikh | 57 |
| Religion: Other religion | 664 |
| Religion: Not answered | 8,817 |
Net service spending history2017–18 to 2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Cash terms; no adjustment for inflation. Only submitted returns with this exact council code are included.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| 2017–18 | 11,215 |
| 2018–19 | 11,597 |
| 2019–20 | 14,976 |
| 2020–21 | 14,623 |
| 2021–22 | 14,957 |
| 2022–23 | 18,203 |
| 2023–24 | 18,360 |
| 2024–25 | 18,337 |
| 2025–26 | 21,388 |
Net spending by service2025–26
Unit: GBP thousands. Source and definitions. Negative net expenditure means income exceeds expenditure in this line. Zero can reflect a service delivered by another tier.
| Measure | GBP thousands |
|---|---|
| Education | 0 |
| Highways and transport | -75 |
| Children’s social care | 0 |
| Adult social care | 0 |
| Public health | 0 |
| Housing (general fund only) | 3,905 |
| Culture and related services | 1,759 |
| Environment and regulation | 7,321 |
| Planning and development | 1,802 |
| Police | 0 |
| Fire and rescue | 0 |
| Central services | 6,676 |
| Other services | 0 |
| Total service expenditure | 21,388 |
GDP history (archived release)1998–2019
Unit: GBP millions. Source and definitions. Historic economic output at current market prices. This is an old release, not a current local economy estimate.
| Measure | GBP millions |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 1,504 |
| 1999 | 1,605 |
| 2000 | 1,721 |
| 2001 | 1,782 |
| 2002 | 1,886 |
| 2003 | 2,010 |
| 2004 | 2,085 |
| 2005 | 2,182 |
| 2006 | 2,336 |
| 2007 | 2,389 |
| 2008 | 2,420 |
| 2009 | 2,384 |
| 2010 | 2,484 |
| 2011 | 2,576 |
| 2012 | 2,693 |
| 2013 | 2,767 |
| 2014 | 2,890 |
| 2015 | 2,890 |
| 2016 | 2,994 |
| 2017 | 3,115 |
| 2018 | 3,147 |
| 2019 | 3,297 |
English deprivation2025
Unit: rank. Source and definitions.
| Measure | rank |
|---|---|
| Rank of average IMD score | 231 |
Neighbourhood deprivation2025
Unit: percent. Source and definitions.
| Measure | percent |
|---|---|
| Neighbourhoods in England’s most deprived 10% | 0.0% |
Band D council tax2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. Area averages. Your address, tax band and discounts determine your bill. Source notes:
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Full area bill, including local and major precepts | £2,482.87 |
| This council, excluding parish precepts | £180.14 |
| This council, including parish precepts | £294.70 |
| County or Greater London Authority precept | £1,843.38 |
| Police precept | £344.79 |
| Fire precept | £0.00 |
| Combined authority precept | £0.00 |
Council tax requirement2026–27
Unit: GBP. Source and definitions. This is the amount raised through council tax, not total council spending.
| Measure | GBP |
|---|---|
| Council requirement, excluding parish precepts | £9,888,820.00 |
| Parish precepts | £6,288,768.00 |
About the data
We use ONS boundaries, published election results, Open Council Data seat and member records, and official population, census and local finance statistics. Each table shows its date. Read about the sources, coverage and methods.
