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North Norfolk motoring statistics

How many cars and electric cars are registered in North Norfolk, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how North Norfolk compares with the East of England. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.

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79,723 licensed vehicles in North Norfolk
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  • Licensed cars 60,834 +0.3% on a year earlier
  • Private cars per 1,000 people 569 UK 441
  • Battery electric cars 1,568 2.6% of cars (UK 5.4%)
  • Electric share of private cars 2.2% 84th lowest of 361 councils
  • Public chargers 232 225 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
  • Company-registered cars 3.5% UK 9.9%

How many cars are there in North Norfolk?

There were 60,834 licensed cars in North Norfolk at the end of March 2026, and 79,723 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 12.0% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 569 for every 1,000 residents, 23rd highest of 361 councils (UK 441).

Licensed vehicles in North Norfolk

Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.

Licensed cars and vehicles in North Norfolk at the end of March each year
Year All vehiclesCars
2010 68,11354,316
2011 68,65554,787
2012 68,86354,924
2013 69,20955,172
2014 70,39856,047
2015 71,28656,722
2016 72,73757,787
2017 74,16358,599
2018 74,64658,697
2019 75,62259,149
2020 76,14459,642
2021 76,67159,528
2022 77,99760,076
2023 78,31960,118
2024 78,70060,305
2025 79,34760,627
2026 79,72360,834

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Licensed vehicles by type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Cars per 1,000 residents

All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.

Cars per 1,000 residents at mid-year, North Norfolk compared
Year North NorfolkEast of EnglandUnited Kingdom
2011 541503–
2012 545502–
2013 550505–
2014 557524–
2015 561529473
2016 568537480
2017 575544488
2018 578542490
2019 582541493
2020 580536489
2021 585539493
2022 586532489
2023 585529489
2024 588531490

Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated

Petrol, diesel and electric cars in North Norfolk

53.9% of cars in North Norfolk run on petrol and 36.1% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 40.3% in 2018. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 5.8%, and cars that plug in 4.0%.

Cars by fuel type

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Fuel mix over time

Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.

Share of licensed cars by fuel type in North Norfolk, end of March each year
Year PetrolDieselHybridBattery electricPlug-in hybrid
2010 70.6%29.0%0.2%0.0%0.0%
2011 68.9%30.7%0.2%0.0%0.0%
2012 67.1%32.5%0.2%0.0%0.0%
2013 65.6%33.9%0.3%0.0%0.0%
2014 63.9%35.5%0.3%0.0%0.0%
2015 62.2%37.2%0.4%0.1%0.0%
2016 60.6%38.6%0.4%0.1%0.0%
2017 59.6%39.5%0.5%0.1%0.1%
2018 58.7%40.3%0.6%0.2%0.1%
2019 58.7%40.1%0.7%0.2%0.2%
2020 58.5%40.0%0.9%0.3%0.2%
2021 57.9%40.1%1.2%0.4%0.3%
2022 57.1%39.7%1.7%0.8%0.5%
2023 56.7%38.9%2.4%1.1%0.6%
2024 55.9%38.3%3.4%1.4%0.8%
2025 54.8%37.4%4.5%1.9%1.0%
2026 53.9%36.1%5.8%2.6%1.4%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Electric cars in North Norfolk

1,568 battery electric cars were licensed in North Norfolk at the end of March 2026, 2.6% of all cars, 57th lowest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 2,404 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 1,170.

Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 2.2% are battery electric (1,272 cars), 10th lowest of 45 councils in the East of England. Companies keep 18.9% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 3.5% of its cars overall. There are also 61 battery electric vans.

Battery electric share of licensed cars

End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.

Battery electric share of licensed cars, North Norfolk compared, end of March each year
Year North NorfolkEast of EnglandUnited Kingdom
2016 0.1%0.1%0.1%
2017 0.1%0.1%0.1%
2018 0.2%0.2%0.1%
2019 0.2%0.2%0.2%
2020 0.3%0.3%0.3%
2021 0.4%0.6%0.7%
2022 0.8%1.1%1.3%
2023 1.1%1.7%2.1%
2024 1.4%2.6%3.0%
2025 1.9%3.8%4.1%
2026 2.6%5.2%5.4%

Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated

Public EV chargers in North Norfolk

There were 232 public chargers in North Norfolk on 1 July 2026, 31 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 225 for every 100,000 residents, 65th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count fell 2.5% from 1 January 2026.

For every public charger there are 8.0 privately kept plug-in cars in North Norfolk (UK 11.9), 61st fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.

Public chargers

Public EV chargers in North Norfolk by date
Date All public chargers50kW and above
Jan 2026 23819
Apr 2026 25131
Jul 2026 23231

Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated

Chargers per 100,000 residents

Public chargers per 100,000 residents, North Norfolk compared
Area All chargers50kW and above
North Norfolk 22530
Norfolk 16241
East of England 15049
England 17341
UK 17542

Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated

Electric cars by neighbourhood

North Norfolk has 15 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 1.8% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 2.5%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.

Neighbourhoods in North Norfolk with the highest battery electric share of privately kept vehicles
Neighbourhood (MSOA) Private vehicles Battery electric Electric share Plug-in share
North Norfolk 004 3,766 93 2.5% 4.4%
North Norfolk 014 6,534 162 2.5% 4.0%
North Norfolk 002 4,259 92 2.2% 3.6%
North Norfolk 005 5,091 108 2.1% 3.3%
North Norfolk 001 4,059 79 1.9% 2.8%
North Norfolk 006 5,756 112 1.9% 2.8%
North Norfolk 008 4,557 83 1.8% 2.9%
North Norfolk 012 5,998 109 1.8% 2.6%
North Norfolk 007 4,916 84 1.7% 2.8%
North Norfolk 009 4,653 81 1.7% 2.6%
Lowest electric shares
North Norfolk 015 4,329 46 1.1% 1.9%
North Norfolk 016 3,801 47 1.2% 2.3%
North Norfolk 013 4,875 70 1.4% 2.3%
North Norfolk 011 4,994 71 1.4% 2.2%
North Norfolk 003 3,966 56 1.4% 2.5%

Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.

Road traffic and collisions in North Norfolk

Reported injury collisions

Police-reported injury collisions in North Norfolk, 2021 to 2025
Year CollisionsKilled or seriously injured
2021 15248
2022 17353
2023 16958
2024 15148
2025 12448

Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated

More road safety figures

Petrol and diesel prices in North Norfolk

Unleaded petrol averages 171.5p a litre across 19 filling stations in North Norfolk, 0.2p below the UK average. Diesel averages 194.0p, 0.6p below the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.

Cheapest petrol

  1. Tesco Norwich Stalham Superstore Norwich 166.9p
  2. Gulf Silverandsonslimited Fakenham 166.9p
  3. Shell Cromer Service Station Ltd Erpingham 169.9p

Every filling station and price in North Norfolk

How North Norfolk compares

North Norfolk compared with Norfolk, the East of England, England, the UK
North Norfolk 569 2.6% 2.2% 3.5% 225 8.0
Norfolk 518 3.0% 2.4% 4.3% 162 12.0
East of England 497 5.2% 2.9% 8.6% 150 15.7
England 437 5.8% 2.9% 10.6% 173 12.4
United Kingdom4415.4%2.8%9.9%17511.9

Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of March 2026.

Councils in Norfolk

Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.

Councils in Norfolk
South Norfolk 568 3.6% 3.1% 4.1% 131 18.5
Broadland 571 3.3% 2.8% 3.9% 116 22.1
Breckland 553 3.1% 2.4% 4.3% 114 18.4
King's Lynn and West Norfolk 535 2.9% 2.3% 4.1% 172 12.1
Norwich 350 2.7% 1.6% 5.7% 196 4.7
North Norfolk 569 2.6% 2.2% 3.5% 225 8.0
Great Yarmouth 470 2.3% 1.7% 4.7% 211 6.3

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Licensed vehicles Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 79,723 licensed vehicles in North Norfolk 15 September 2026
Plug-in and electric vehicles Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 2,507 plug-in vehicles 15 September 2026
Public chargers Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport 1 July 2026 121,171 public chargers (UK) 15 September 2026
Population Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics Mid-2024 404 areas 15 September 2026
Neighbourhoods Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport End of March 2026 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales 15 September 2026
  • Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in North Norfolk run from the end of 2009.
  • Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
  • Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
  • Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
  • Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.