East of England · England
Living in Norwich
A fine medieval city with a cathedral, a castle and cobbled lanes, gateway to the Norfolk Broads and coast.
Population around 145,000
What Norwich is like
Norwich is handsome, walkable and surprisingly good value, popular with families and those wanting a slower, cultured pace with the countryside and coast close by.
Education
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is highly regarded, especially for creative writing and environmental science.
Getting around
Direct trains to London in around 1 hour 50, plus Norwich Airport.
Jobs & economy
Insurance and finance, agriculture and food, health and a growing digital sector.
The property market
The average home in Norwich sold for £230,372 (April 2026, UK House Price Index). That is an area average across all property types, a useful benchmark rather than a valuation of any single home.
In a nutshell
- Beautiful medieval centre
- Broads and coast nearby
- Good value for the region
- Strong arts and food scene