Norwich is the eighth lowest council area in England and Wales, according to the latest Office for National Statistics figures.

While fertility rates have also dropped in five of the seven districts in the county.

Local fertility rates for England and Wales in 2024. (Image: PA Wire)

It comes as a growing number of schools are at risk of closure in Norfolk due to a lack of pupils.

Fertility rates reflect the average number of live children women would expect to have across their childbearing life.

ONS research has found that fertility rates fell to record lows in England and Wales last year - a trend........

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