The latest data published by the End Child Poverty Coalition found that 9,497 youngsters in Norwich were living in poverty - households on less than 60pc of the average UK income, once housing costs had been considered - in the year up to the end of March 2020. That is 34pc of youngsters in Norwich.
Also higher than the East of England average of 26pc and the England average of 30pc was Great Yarmouth where 5,873 children were considered to be living in poverty, 546 more than in 2015.
Also above the regional average were King’s Lynn where 7,744 youngsters (29pc) were considered to be living in poverty and North Norfolk with 4,318 (29.9pc).
Coalition chair Anna Feuchtwang said: “The figures speak for themselves – the situation for children couldn’t be starker. We all want to live in a society where children are supported to be the best they can be, but the reality is very different for too many.”
1 in 3 children living in poverty in parts of Norfolk | Eastern Daily Press (edp24.co.uk)
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