Trowse
| Trowse | |
|---|---|
Location within Norfolk | |
| Area | 4.49 km2 (1.73 sq mi) |
| Population | 862 |
| • Density | 192/km2 (500/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | TG245068 |
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| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | NORWICH |
| Postcode district | NR14 |
| Dialling code | 01603 |
| Police | Norfolk |
| Fire | Norfolk |
| Ambulance | East of England |
| UK Parliament | |
Trowse (pronounced /ˈtraʊs/ by those from Norwich and /ˈtruːs/ by elderly residents of the village), also called Trowse with Newton, is a village in South Norfolk which lies about 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of Norwich city centre on the banks of the River Yare. It covers an area of 4.49 km2 (1.73 sq mi) and had a population of 479 in 233 households at the 2001 census, the population increasing to 862 in 374 households at the 2011 census. There are approved plans to build a further 770 houses on the outskirts of the village, at White Horse Lane and the Deal Ground sites.