Welcome to Cromer
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Cromer ( KROH-mər) is a coastal town and civil parish on the north coast of the English county of Norfolk. It is 23 miles (37 kilometres) north of Norwich, 116 miles (187 kilometres) north-northeast of London and four miles (six kilometres) east of Sheringham on the North Sea coastline. The local government authorities are North Norfolk District Council, whose headquarters is on Holt Road in the town, and Norfolk County Council, based in Norwich. The civil parish has an area of 4.66 km2 (1+13⁄16 sq mi) and at the 2011 census had a population of 7,683.The town is notable as a traditional tourist resort and for the Cromer crab, which forms the major source of income for local fishermen. The motto Gem of the Norfolk Coast is highlighted on the town's road signs.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
465 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,541 (2021) |
Density |
1,623 people/km2 |
Mean age |
49.0 |
Ward |
Cromer Town |
District |
North Norfolk |
Postcodes |
NR27 |
ONS ID |
E04006405 |
Council
Contact details for Cromer Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Cromer Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Cromer Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Cromer Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Cromer Parish.
Local News
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Cromer sea defence works under way as part of £25m project
Published: 23rd Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by Norwich Evening News
Skipper on Cromer: Still in love with my town after 36 years
Published: 21st Apr 2024
Hosted and licensed by North Norfolk District Council
Home | Cromer Pier crowned Pier of the Year 2024
Published: 8th Apr 2024