State of Housing in Norwich 2026
Age UK Norwich and Norwich City Council have published the State of Housing in Norwich 2025 report, exploring how the city can better meet the needs of a growing ageing population.
Drawing on insights from residents and housing providers, the report examines the connection between housing, health and wellbeing, while identifying opportunities to create more accessible, affordable and age friendly homes across Norwich.
About the report
The report forms part of Age Friendly Norwich, launched in October 2024 as part of the World Health Organisation’s Age Friendly Communities framework.
It highlights both the challenges and strengths within Norwich’s housing landscape, including:
- Increasing demand for sheltered and extra care housing
- Affordability and tenure pressures facing older residents
- The importance of accessible, well-connected neighbourhoods
- Strong partnership working across housing, health and voluntary services
“This report is a stock-take on what we know, and some good practice we can build from. Housing, transport, health and community services should all work together to underpin the health of our population.”
— Dan Skipper, CEO, Age UK Norwich